Hymns for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year C (16 January 2022)

A selection of hymns and songs, based on themes from the Roman Catholic lectionary for the 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year C.

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 fit for the theme(s).

Seasonal note

Hymns for the World Day of Prayer for Refugees and Migrants may also be appropriate if it is observed around this time.

In the USA, hymns based on the life and work of Martin Luther King Jnr may also be appropriate.

Readings

First: Isaiah 62: 1-5 - The bridegroom rejoices in his bride.

Psalm: Psalm 95 - Proclaim the wonders of the Lord among all peoples / O sing a new song to the Lord / Proclaim his help day by day / Worship the Lord in his temple

Second: I Corinthians 12:4-11 - There is a variety of gifts but always the one spirit - the same spirit working in all.

Gospel: John 2:1-11 - The wedding at Cana - my time has not yet come - do whatever he tells you - the first of the signs given by Jesus - he let his glory be seen.

Themes

God loves the Church, lavishes gifts of the Spirit and will transform the Church.
Worshiping God's glory.
Bride and groom.

Free-use artworks for this Sunday

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

Free-use hymns

All Hail the Power of Jesus Name

Christ from whom all Blessings Flow

Christ is Made the Sure Foundation

Come Holy Ghost Creator-Blest (esp verse 3)

Father and Life-giver

For the Beauty of the Earth

How Great is our God

In Christ there is no East or West

Let all the World in Every Corner Sing

Lord Who at Cana's Wedding Feast

Songs of Thankfulness and Praise

The Church's One Foundation

Those who Love and Those who Labour

We are Gathering Together Unto Him

Ye Servants of God Your Master Proclaim

Hymns which may still be copyright

At Cana's Wedding Long Ago - Dudley-Smith

In Cana at at Wedding Feast - Gilette

Our Hearts were Made for You - Nazareth

Spirit of the Living God - Inverson

Where Charity and Love Are, There is God - Cockett


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.