Responsorial Psalm 39(40):2,4,7-10 for the 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Year A

Here I am, Lord! I come to do your will.

I waited, I waited for the Lord
and he stooped down to me;
he heard my cry.
He put a new song into my mouth,
praise of our God.

Here I am, Lord! I come to do your will.

You do not ask for sacrifice and offerings,
but an open ear.

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Salmo responsorial (responsorial psalm) for Domingo 2 Ordinario A – Salmo 39 – Aquí estoy, Señor, para hacer tu voluntad. Free download of sheet music at the following link. All the psalm verses are available.

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Musica: Anthony Moran © 2019, Catholic Liturgy in Song Texto: Leccionarios I, II y III. © 1987, 2004, Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia Episcopal Mexicana.

Originally published January 16, 2020.

Responsorial Psalm 28(29):1-4,9-10 for the Baptism of the Lord

The Lord will bless His people with peace.

O give the Lord, you sons of God,
give the Lord glory and power;
give the Lord the glory of His name.
Adore the Lord in His holy court.

The Lord will bless His people with peace.

The Lord’s voice resounding on the waters,
the Lord on the immensity of waters;

Responsorial Psalm 71(72):1-2,7-8,10-13 for the Epiphany of the Lord (Mass of the Day)

All nations shall fall prostrate before You, O Lord.

O God, give Your judgement to the king,
to a king’s son Your justice,
that he may judge Your people in justice
and Your poor in right judgement.

All nations shall fall prostrate before You, O Lord.

In His days justice shall flourish

Responsorial Psalm 66(67):2-3,5,6,8 for New Year's Day

O God, be gracious and bless us.

O God, be gracious and bless us
and let Your face shed its light upon us.
So will Your ways be known upon earth
and all nations learn Your saving help.

O God, be gracious and bless us.

Let the nations be glad and exult
for You rule the world with justice.
With fairness You rule the peoples,

"Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" is a classic hymn that holds out a promise of Christ's help for troubled souls. The words were first written by Helen Howarth Lemmel in 1918 and has been translated into many languages around the world.
Originally published "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" in England in 1918. 


Dedicated to St Mary Catholic Church, in Anacortes WA.
And to all all troubled souls of our world, turn your eyes and hearts to Jesus!!!

Peace, Love, Hope, and Salvation to all peoples!!!


Feedback is very much appreciated.
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"Take My Hand, Precious Lord" (a.k.a. "Precious Lord, Take My Hand") is a gospel song. The lyrics were written by Thomas A. Dorsey, who also adapted the melody.

I dedicate this song to all suffering peoples of our world, from war, hunger, abuse, loss of loved ones, loneliness, poverty, ignorance, and all forms of pain.


Feedback is very much appreciated.
Looking forward to all the goodness and humbling moments of 2023!!!

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THE CHOIR OF OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY RC, VERDUN, ST. JOHN, BARBADOS WISHES YOU ALL A BLESSED AND HOLY CHRISTMAS. WE THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT THIS YEAR!

Responsorial Psalm 97(98):1-6 for Christmas Mass of the Day

All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

Sing a new song to the Lord
for He has worked wonders.
His right hand and His holy arm
have brought salvation.

Responsorial Psalm 95(96):1-3,11-13 for Christmas Day (Midnight Mass)

Today a saviour has been born to us: He is Christ the Lord.

O sing a new song to the Lord,
sing to the Lord all the earth.
O sing to the Lord, bless His name.

Today a saviour has been born to us: He is Christ the Lord.

Proclaim His help day by day,
tell among the nations His glory
and His wonders among all the peoples.

Free download of music and guitar lead sheet. Sing a salmo in Spanish! This psalm is for Christmas Midnight Mass. Get it here: https://insong.org/product/navidad-misa-de-medianoche-salmo-95-hoy-nos-ha-nacido-el-salvador

Musica: Anthony Moran © 2019, Catholic Liturgy in Song Texto: Leccionarios I, II y III. © 1987, 2004, Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica de la Conferencia Episcopal Mexicana.

Note from editor Richard Schletty: Tom Mohr has been in leadership roles almost continuously since 1980. Tom's "Rising Leader Series" includes reflections on faith and leadership, coupled with recordings of his own original songs of faith. Read Tom's bio here. Below is an excerpt from a letter Tom sent to me today.

Dear Richard,

As you know, I have been publishing throughout this year a weekly letter, sent to 50,000 churches throughout North America. Each letter has a letter, poem, and link to the song for that month. I have called this series The Rising Leader Series.

I am now turning in earnest to the work of promoting my music and seeking out performing opportunities – especially for my Rising Leader Series message.

Here are the links to 52 letters for the Rising Leader Series:

Q1: Who is God?
Week 1: Abba Father
Week 2: Creator God
Week 3: Connected in Space
Week 4: Connected in Time
Week 5: Pluralism ...

Responsorial Psalm 23(24):1-6 for the 4th Suday in Advent Year A

Let the Lord enter! He is the king of glory.

The Lord’s is the earth and its fullness,
the world and all its peoples.
It is he who set it on the seas;
on the waters he made it firm.

Let the Lord enter! He is the king of glory.

Who shall climb the mountain of the Lord?
Who shall stand in his holy place?

Salmo Responsorial para Domingo 4 Adviento A – Salmo 23 – Ya llega el Señor, el rey de la gloria.

Descarga gratuita de partituras en el siguiente enlace. Todos los versos del salmo están disponibles. / Free download of sheet music at the following link. All the psalm verses are available.

https://catholicliturgyinsong.org/product/domingo-4-adviento-a-salmo-23-ya-llega-el-senor-el-rey-de-la-gloria/

Music © 2019, Anthony Moran, https://catholicliturgyinsong.org


Originally published December 14, 2019.  

"The Christmas Song" sometimes titled "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire" or, as it was originally subtitled, "Merry Christmas to You" is a classic Christmas song written in 1945 by Robert Wells and Mel Torme. 
 
According to Torme, the song was written in July during a blistering hot summer. In an effort to "stay cool by thinking cool", the most-performed Christmas song was born. "I saw a spiral pad on his (Wells's) piano with four lines written in pencil", Torme recalled. "They started, 'Chestnuts roasting..., Jack Frost nipping..., Yuletide carols..., Folks dressed up like Eskimos.' Bob didn't think he was writing a song lyric. He said he thought if he could immerse himself in winter he could cool off. Forty minutes later that song was written. I wrote all the music and some of the lyrics." 
 
The Nat King Cole Trio first recorded the song in June 1946. 
 
Dedicated to all beautiful peoples of our world! 
Peace and Joy is my wish for all!!!
 
Feed back is much appreciated. 
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