Hymns, 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year B (7 November 2021)

A selection of hymns and songs, based on themes from the Roman Catholic lectionary for the thirty-second Sunday of Ordinary time, Year B.

Most are free-to-use (ie public domain or copyright-free) meaning the words can be copied and sung to at least one tune with no concerns about copyright or performance licensing.  Many such hymns are old/traditional - but where possible a variety of styles / genres are included.

A small selection of hymns that are still be copyright may also included where they are a particularly good for for the theme(s).

Readings

First: I Kings 12:1-13 - Elijah asks a widow to make him a meal, and promises that God will provide food for her

Psalm: 145 -  My soul give praise to the Lord / It is the Lord who keeps faith forever ... gives sight to the blind ... upholds the widow and orphan

Second: Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 - Christ has made his appearance once and for all - to take the faults of many on himself

Gospel: Mark 12:24-32  - The widow's mite:  a poor woman contributed her whole livelihood to the treasury, even though it was a small amount compared to others.

Themes

Service, self-sacrifice, bringing what we have.   Providence.

Free-use art works

See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.

Free-use hymns

Suggestions about other free-to-use hymns that could be included are welcome: leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page.

See also ...

• Catholic lectionary based hymn suggestions for Sundays and feasts
• Sources of music for church services
• Catholic Mass planning template
• Music selection worksheet