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New hymn for Advent - Drop Down You Highest Heavens
September 17, 2026 - 2:33pm — Don9of11
"wear the regal crown"
"a noble Son"
"The Savior, great Emmanuel"
"the high and Holy One"
The opening paraphrase comes from Rorate caeli ("Drop down, you highest heavens").
I have set the text to the tune of ST. THEODULPH (All Glory, Laud, and Honor), I am looking at this tune through the lens of Christ's entry into the world through the virginal womb as a parallel to His triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Both events reveal the coming King, though one in humility and the other in public acclaim. Yet I wonder whether the tune's strong Palm Sunday associations might lead some congregations to think first of Holy Week rather than the mystery of the Incarnation?
For that reason, I have also considered AURELIA ("The Church's One Foundation"), I like the processional strength of this tune and because it doesn't carry the seasonal associations like ST.THEODULPH does.
As always your thoughts and comments are appreciated.
The Annunciation of the Lord
Title: Drop Down, You Highest Heavens
Meter: 76.76 D
Tune: ST. THEODULPH (All Glory, Laud, and Honor) or AURELIA (The Church’s One Foundation)
Verse 1
"Drop down, you highest heavens,
And rain the Just One down;
Let earth bring forth the Savior
To wear the regal crown!"
The Lord has sent His angel
To Galilee's green land,
To tell how human nature
Is shaped by God's own hand.
Verse 2
From David's house a Virgin
Had found the Lord's high grace;
Though troubled by the greeting,
She brought relief to race.
"Behold, you shall conceive Him,
And bear a noble Son;
The Savior, great Emmanuel,
The high and Holy One."
Verse 3
The Virgin heard with pure faith
The secret Word decreed,
That Christ among the peoples
Should come for human need.
The Spirit's power o'ershadowed
Her pure and spotless shrine,
Fulfilling Israel's long hope
In flesh that is divine.
Verse 4 (Doxology)
To God the Father glory,
To Christ, the Word made flesh,
To Holy Spirit praise be,
Who makes our world afresh.
O source of our salvation,
Blest Trinity we raise
With all the ranks of angels
An endless hymn of praise.
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He Touched Me And Made Me Whole
September 15, 2026 - 2:40pm — Stephen DeCesare- he-touched-me-and-made-me-whole-rehearsal-track-Full.mp3
Responsorial Psalm 144(145):2-3,8-9,17-18 for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A - The Lord Is Close To All Who Call Him
September 14, 2026 - 5:16pm — Michelle Sambrano- Responsorial Psalm 144(145):2-3,8-9,17-18 for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A - The Lord Is Close To All Who Call Him
Responsorial Psalm 144(145):2-3,8-9,17-18 for the 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A - WORDS + CHORDS
Key of G
G C G
Response - The Lord is close to all who call Him.
C G
I will bless You day after day
D C Em
and praise Your name for ever.
C D G
The Lord is great, highly to be praised,
C Am Dsus4 D D7
His greatness cannot be measured.
G C G
Response - The Lord is close to all who call Him.
Domingo 25 Ordinario A - Salmo 144 - Cerca está el Señor de los que lo invocan
September 14, 2026 - 5:03pm — Richard SchlettyYouTube video: https://youtu.be/jjZ5ibujBb0
Salmo Responsorial para Domingo 25 Ordinario A - Salmo 144 - Cerca está el Señor de los que lo invocan. Leccionario: 133. Descarga gratuita de partituras en el siguiente enlace. Todos los versos del salmo están disponibles. / Responsorial psalm in Spanish for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Free download of sheet music at the following link. All the psalm verses are available.
insong.org/product/domingo-25-ordinario-a-salmo-144-cerca-esta-el-senor-de-los-que-lo-invocan
Para recibir notificaciones de nuevos salmos cada semana, suscríbase a nuestro canal de YouTube. / To get notifications of new psalms each week, please subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@InSong
Music © 2019, Anthony Moran, insong.org
Arranged and recorded by Richard Schletty, schlettysound.com
Where Are You?
September 14, 2026 - 10:32am — Stephen DeCesare- where-are-you-rehearsal-track-Full.mp3
Canticle of Creation by Dan Schutte in lower key (E)
September 13, 2026 - 6:14am — Erwin Cabucos- Canticle of Creation - Schutte - in E - Recording.mp3
This beautiful song from Dan Schutte is just too high for some congregation. A few notes down will really give access to a majority of church singers. So here it is in E. It was originally composed in G.
The handwritten transposed chords are attached in this post. Happy singing.
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Help Us Be
September 11, 2026 - 10:59am — ronsue- Adapted from the Prayer of St Francis
But with you we can do what you will us to
Lord with you nothing is impossible
So you make us capable to do
All you will all. us do
Where there is hatred
Help us bring your love
Where there is injury
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Responsorial Psalm 77(78):1-2,34-38 for the Exaltation of the Holy Cross - Never Forget The Deeds Of The Lord
September 10, 2026 - 12:07am — Michelle Sambrano- Responsorial Psalm 77(78):1-2,34-38 for the Exaltation of the Holy Cross - Never Forget The Deeds Of The Lord
YouTube video: https://youtu.be/9gLzimZoKKY
Responsorial Psalm 77(78):1-2,34-38 for the Exaltation of the Holy Cross - WORDS + CHORDS
Key of F
Capo on 3rd Fret
Bm G A D
Response: Never forget the deeds of the Lord.
G A D
Give heed, my people, to my teaching;
Bm E Asus2 A
turn your ear to the words of my mouth.
G A Bm
I will open my mouth in a parable
Em Em7 Asus2
and reveal hidden lessons of the past.
Bm G A D
Response: Never forget the deeds of the Lord.
Fiesta de la Exaltación de la santa Cruz - Salmo 77 - No olvidemos las hazañas del Señor
September 10, 2026 - 12:07am — Richard SchlettyYouTube video: https://youtu.be/IhtllZw3ElA
Salmo responsorial para Fiesta de la Exaltación de la santa Cruz - Salmo 77 - No olvidemos las hazañas del Señor. / Responsorial psalm in Spanish for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Free download of sheet music at the following link. All the psalm verses are available.
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Music © 2025, Anthony Moran, Richard Schletty, https://insong.org
Arranged and recorded by Richard Schletty, https://schlettysound.com
Responsorial Psalm 102(103):1-4,9-12 for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A - The Lord Is Compassion And Love, Slow To Anger And Rich In Mercy
September 8, 2026 - 7:00pm — Michelle Sambrano- Responsorial Psalm 102(103):1-4,9-12 for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A - The Lord Is Compassion And Love, Slow To Ang
Responsorial Psalm 102(103):1-4,9-12 for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A - WORDS + CHORDS
G C G C D C G C G C
Response - The Lord is compassion and love, slow to anger and rich in mercy.
D C G
My soul, give thanks to the Lord
D C G
all my being, bless his holy name.
D C G Em
My soul, give thanks to the Lord
C Dsus4 D
and never forget all his blessings.
G C G C D C G C G C
Response - The Lord is compassion and love, slow to anger and rich in mercy.
Comparison of OCP Hymnals and Missals
September 8, 2026 - 6:31pm — Richard Schletty
OCP Flagship Hymnals
With the recent publication of Glory & Praise, Fourth Edition, we should take a look at the four major hymnals published by Oregon Catholic Press (OCP) to see how they stack up against each other.
Glory & Praise serves as a contemporary-leaning, cross-generational collection. In contrast, other flagship OCP hymnals favor heavy traditional repertoires or exclusively modern styles.
Core Structural Differences
The table below details how Glory & Praise, Fourth Edition matches up against Journeysongs, Third Edition and other core OCP options:
| Hymnal | Musical Focus / Style | Approximate Track Count | Target Community |
| Glory & Praise (4th Edition) | Cross-generational 50/50 mix; leans heavily into guitar/piano-driven Catholic folk, pop, and modern worship classics. | ~800 titles | Parishes seeking a vibrant, accessible assembly style with strong roots in the post-Vatican II folk movement. |
| Journeysongs (3rd Edition) | Balanced traditional-leaning; incorporates extensive Latin chant, historic hymns, and classical organ-driven liturgies alongside essential contemporary titles. | Over 850 titles | Standard, multi-generational parishes that prioritize choral, organ, and classic cantor-driven music. |
| Spirit & Song | 100% Contemporary; modern praise & worship driven by full bands (electric guitars, drums, keyboards). | ~360 titles | Youth ministries, Newman centers, or specialized contemporary parish Masses. |
| Flor y Canto (4th Edition) | Multicultural/Spanish focus; features diverse rhythmic styles from varying Spanish-speaking cultures alongside bilingual arrangements. | ~740 titles | Parishes supporting active Hispanic ministries or looking to build fully integrated, bilingual liturgies. |
OCP News and Notable - September 2026
September 8, 2026 - 10:10am — Richard Schletty
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God, We Praise You (Nettleton/Idle)
September 8, 2026 - 9:52am — Richard Schletty- God, We Praise You - RS 676.mp3
YouTube video: https://youtu.be/osltvGhNAig
Our small ensemble leads the congregation in singing verses 1, 2 and 4 of "God, We Praise You" at the Church of St. Mary on Mothers' Day, May 11, 2014 at the 11:30 Mass. Join us for worship! 261 E. 8th St, Saint Paul, MN 55101. Shot with a GoPro Hero 3+ at 2.7K resolution.
Translation by Christopher Idle. It is set to the tune Nettleton composed by John Wyeth or possibly Asahel Nettleton. http://www.hymnary.org/tune/nettleton
1 God, we praise you! God, we bless you!
God, we name you sov'reign Lord!
Mighty King whom angels worship,
Father, by your Church adored:
All creation shows your glory;
Heav'n and earth draw near your throne,
Singing, "Holy, holy, holy,
Lord of hosts and God alone!"
2 True apostles, faithful prophets,
Saints who set their world ablaze,
Domingo 24 Ordinario A - Salmo 102 - El Señor es compasivo y misericordioso
September 7, 2026 - 11:28pm — Richard SchlettySalmo Responsorial para Domingo 24 Ordinario A - Salmo 102 - El Señor es compasivo y misericordioso. Leccionario: 130. Descarga gratuita de partituras en el siguiente enlace. Todos los versos del salmo están disponibles. / Responsorial psalm in Spanish for the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Free download of sheet music at the following link. All the psalm verses are available.
https://insong.org/product/domingo-24-ordinario-a-salmo-102-el-senor-es-compasivo-y-misericordioso/
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Music © 2019, Anthony Moran, insong.org
Arranged and recorded by Richard Schletty
Go Forth (Anthony Moran)
September 7, 2026 - 3:30pm — Richard Schletty- Go Forth - Catholic Confirmation Mass for Youth-v2.mp3
YouTube video: https://youtu.be/bvDhlvKmOJE
Go Forth, a dismissal song for Catholic Confirmation Mass for Youth. Composed by Anthony Moran. Sung and played by Richard Schletty. Please visit insong.org/product/go-forth-dismissal-confirmation-mass-for-youth
Go forth.
Take the Word and share it with the world.
Share the Spirit, God's goodness and His love.
[refrain]
Reach out to everyone,
to everyone who needs His love,
the love of God that...
Come, Let Us Adore Him
September 7, 2026 - 1:46pm — Stephen DeCesare- Come Let Us Adore Him.mp3
The Word Became Flesh
September 6, 2026 - 7:25am — Stephen DeCesare- The Word Became Flesh.mp3
You Are A Priest Forever
September 6, 2026 - 7:18am — Stephen DeCesare- You Are A Priest Forever.mp3
I Will Not Be Afraid
September 5, 2026 - 7:19am — Stephen DeCesare- I Will Not Be Afraid.mp3