Responsorial Psalm 118(119):1-2,4-5,17-18,33-34 for the 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A - WORDS + CHORDS
Key of E

                           E  A      E                 A          B        E
Response - They are happy who follow God’s law!

                      E                       A            E 
They are happy whose life is blameless,
           A             B        E
who follow God’s law!
     E                                     A           E
They are happy who do his will,
                   F#            F#7            Bsus4  B
seeking him with all their hearts.

                           E  A      E                 A          B        E
Response - They are happy who follow God’s law!

Salmo responsorial (responsorial psalm) para Domingo 6 Ordinario A - Salmo 118 - Dichoso el que cumple la voluntad del Señor. Para 16 de febrero 2020. Todos los versos del salmo están disponibles. / Free download of sheet music at the following link. All the psalm verses are available.

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Originally published February 13, 2020

This song is about feelings of depression and isolation.  It draws upon the metaphor of being on a desert island.  I was actually inspired by the movie, Castaway, in particular a scene in which the main character addresses the need to be resilient and hopeful in the face of great sorrow.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GR5R-sSfLeQ

A tender and moving piece that is used for Holy Thursday during Holy Week and sings the words of when Jesus is washing the feet of the Apostles.

Pray for people outside the Church, especially those who left the faith.

Instrumentation: Voice, two cellos
Duration: 1’30”

Dmaj7         
I was trying to follow you
Am7
when you turned off your lights
       A♭6                  Gmaj7
and took the wrong exit.
Dmaj7
Why would you do that?

Responsorial Psalm 111(112):4-9 for the 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A - WORDS + CHORDS
Key of B
Capo 4

                               G        Em         C                    D              C              G
Response - The good man is a light in the darkness for the upright.

               C                      D                            G
He is a light in the darkness for the upright:
             D                   C                     G
he is generous, merciful and just.
           C                              D              Em
The good man takes pity and lends,
       C                      Am                    Dsus4  D
he conducts his affairs with honour.

                               G        Em         C                    D              C              G
Response - The good man is a light in the darkness for the upright.

1 )In these last days of the battle You raise up great saints and popes

Sent Mary our mother and our hope
For us to fight as children of light and hope

2 )O Spirit teaches how to live and pray through sorrow and joy each day

conform us to God’s holy ways In our heart, will, work and play

REFRAIN

Grant us the grace to persevere, Lord and be of on heart and accord

Help us follow you in distress
Till in your victory live in your divine rest

3 ) Lord help us be stong.and bold As we fight for poor broken souls Lead us in your valiant fight, Quelling all the devil’s might;

Tender and reflective piece that asks us what we have done so that Jesus had to die on the cross. Scored for a variety of arrangements. Accessible and appropriate for any church or concert setting. Can be used for certain times throughout the liturgical year but especially on Palm Sunday, Holy Week, Good Friday.

A meditative piano solo that is featured in the piano series "The Rosary" - meditative piano solos that are to be played as background music while people are praying the Rosary. This piece can easily be used for any prelude or as a meditation for any church service.

A meditative piano solo that is featured in the piano series "The Rosary" - meditative piano solos that are to be played as background music while people are praying the Rosary.

This hymn reflects the themes of repentance, death to sin, and the journey toward new life in Christ, beginning with the wearing of ashes on Ash Wednesday.

Salmo responsorial (responsorial psalm) for Domingo 5 Ordinario A - Salmo 111 - El justo brilla como una luz en las tinieblas. Para 9 de febrero 2020. Free download of sheet music at the following link. All the psalm verses are available.

https://insong.org/product/domingo-5-ordinario-a-salmo-111-el-justo-brilla-como-una-luz-en-las-tinieblas

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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 February 8, 2020

Responsorial Psalm 23(24):7-10 for the Presentation of the Lord - WORDS + CHORDS

Key A
Capo 2

                            G             C             G        D           C                                        G
Response - Who is the king of glory? He, the Lord, he is the king of glory.

 

       C                D                  G
O gates, lift high your heads;
    Em    C                             G

 grow higher, ancient doors.
                   D                  C              G

 Let him enter, the king of glory!

 

                            G             C             G        D           C                                        G
Response - Who is the king of glory? He, the Lord, he is the king of glory.

YouTube video: https://youtu.be/rqJi-iwWWOQ

Salmo responsorial (responsorial psalm): Fiesta de la Presentación del Señor ABC – Salmo 23 – El Señor es el rey de la gloria. Descarga gratuita de partituras en el siguiente enlace. Todos los versos del salmo están disponibles. / Responsorial Psalm 23(24) for the Presentation of the Lord. Free download of sheet music at the following link. All the psalm verses are available.

https://insong.org/product/la-presentacion-del-senor-abc-salmo-23-el-senor-es-el-rey-de-la-gloria

Music © 2019, Anthony Moran, insong.org
Arranged and recorded by Richard Schletty, schlettysound.com

Tender and moving song that can be sung for many times throughout the liturgical year, but especially appropriate during the season of Lent.

The Beatitudes by Peter Kearney, cover by Erwin Cabucos