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Anthony Moran has composed 7 wedding songs that work beautifully in the context of a full Catholic wedding Mass or simple ceremony. They have lyrical melodies and uncomplicated chord progressions. 

The audio demos are sung by Anthony's daughter, Tara Moran. Piano arrangements are by André van Haren, www.andrevanharen.com

Fully notated voice-piano-guitar arrangements and audio demos are available for free download. Here is the product page at Catholic Liturgy in Song where you can freely download all 7 songs from the album. 

Catholic Wedding Songs – by Anthony Moran
insong.org/product/catholic-wedding-songs/

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Richard Schletty 
Catholic Liturgy in Song
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The following is a jazz-influenced Catholic/Gospel song.
It is available on all streaming services.  Hope you like it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rm0qRyLRuG8 

Sung at the Church of St. Matthew 7-8-2017. st-matts.org

I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say. 
Text: Horatius Bonar, 1808-1889, alt. 
Tune: KINGSFOLD, CMD, a traditional English melody, adapt. by Ralph Vaughan Williams, 1872-1958. 

1. I heard the voice of Jesus say,
“Come unto me and rest;
Lay down, O weary one, lay down
Your head upon my breast.”
I came to Jesus as I was,
So weary, worn and sad;
I found in him a resting place,
And he has made me glad.

2. I heard the voice of Jesus say,
“Behold, I freely give... 

Sung at the Church of Saint Matthew on 6/17/2018. st-matts.org

Sing of the Lord’s Goodness
Ernest Sands

1. Sing of the Lord’s goodness,
Father of all wisdom,
come to him and bless his name.
Mercy he has shown us,
his love is forever,
faithful to the end of days.

Refrain:
Come, then, all you nations,
sing of your Lord’s goodness,
melodies of praise and thanks to God.
Ring out the Lord’s glory,
praise him with your music,
worship him and bless his name.

2. Power he has wielded,
honor in his garment,
risen from the snares of...

Sung at the Church of Saint Matthew on 6/17/2018. st-matts.org

1. The kingdom of God is justice and joy;
    For Jesus restores what sin would destroy.
    God's power and glory in Jesus we know;
    And here and hereafter the kingdom shall grow.

2. The kingdom of God is mercy and grace;
    The captives are freed, the sinners find place,
    The outcast are...  Read Full Story >>>

Sung at the Church of Saint Matthew on 6/17/2018 during Anointing of the Sick. st-matts.org

Refrain:
There is a balm in Gilead
To make the wounded whole,
There is a balm in Gilead
To heal the sin-sick soul.

1. Sometimes I feel discouraged
    And think my work's in vain,
    But then the Holy Spirit
    Revives my soul again.

2. If you cannot preach like Peter,
    If you cannot pray like Paul,
    You can tell the love of... 

Presented at Church of Saint Matthew on 6/17/2018. Piano: Jill. Lead cantor and guitar: Richard. Chorus: Jack and Andy.

Refrain: Jesus, heal us; Jesus. Jesus, hear us now.

1. All who fear the Lord: Wait for God's mercy.
    All who love the Lord: Come, he will fill you.

2. All who fear the Lord: Follow in the way. 
    All who love the Lord: Hope in... 

Healer of Our Every Ill. 
Track 1: Richard Schletty: voice and nylon guitar. Recorded and mixed with Apple Logic Pro X. 3/28/2017. schlettysound.com
Track 2: Led by Richard Schletty at Church of St. Matthew 6/17/2018. st-matts.org

Composer: Marty Haugen. © 1987, GIA Publications, Inc.

Refrain:
Healer of our every ill,
Light of each tomorrow,
give us peace beyond our fear,
and hope beyond our sorrow.

1. You who know our fears and sadness,
grace us with your peace and gladness.
Spirit of all comfort, fill our hearts.

2. In the pain and joy beholding
how your grace is...  Read Full Story >>>