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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Ave Verum Corpus by Sarah MacDonald is for any combination of 3 voices, uses the well-known Latin text, and is perfect for Lent, Holy Week, or communion anytime. Click on the video or go directly to SJMP to hear it for yourself!

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 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. 

https://youtu.be/TViMWrDHpsw

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.

"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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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.

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 ...

"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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A Message of Gratitude from the Choir of Our Lady of the Rosary for the End of Liturgical Year C

As we come to the end of another liturgical year, we, the Choir of Our Lady of the Rosary RC Church, express our gratitude to you who have listened and supported our music ministry during the course of the year.

We pray for God’s blessings on you and hope that you will stay with us, as we start a new liturgical year of psalms, with the coming of Advent.

We know it's not even Thanksgiving yet but how about an early Christmas gift? Yes, just like matching family pajamas, we think you'll be able to use this one early so we decided to make one of our Christmas favorites available as a free download!

“Cold the Winter” with music by Mark Schweizer and text by Beverly Easterling is one of our recent popular pieces among subscribers. And the SATB version is now available as a freebie on the site (you still have to be logged in with a free account). It even includes learning tracks! This piece is useful for Christmas Eve as well as the season that follows.

Already a subscriber? Well, the good news is that you have access to this and the two-part version (lucky you). And if you wanted to pass the generosity forward, now is a great time to encourage a friend to check out SJMP so they can snag a pretty beautiful piece for the holidays.

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If anyone is interested I just released a recording of the traditional Catholic hymn Come Holy Ghost with some interesting, catchy variations. In particular I added two prayers to the Holy Spirit as bridges. The song is uplifting, but prayerful at the same time.

 
 

Salmo Responsorial para Domingo 32 Ordinario C.  Salmo 16 - Al despertar, Señor, contemplaré tu rostro. 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. 

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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/c/CatholicLiturgyinSong

Originally published 2019-11-03. 
 

Responsorial Psalm 16(17):1,5-6,8,15 for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

I shall be filled, when I awake, with the sight of Your glory, O Lord.

Lord, hear a cause that is just,
pay heed to my cry.
Turn Your ear to my prayer:
no deceit is on my lips.

I shall be filled, when I awake, with the sight of Your glory, O Lord.

I kept my feet firmly in Your paths;
there was no faltering in my steps.

Responsorial Psalm 23(24):1-6 for All Saints

Such are the men who seek Your face, O Lord.

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.

Such are the men who seek your face, O Lord.

Who shall climb the mountain of the Lord?
Who shall stand in his holy place?
The man with clean hands and pure heart,

Responsorial Psalm 144(145):1-2,8-11,13b-14 for the 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

I will bless Your name for ever, O God my King.

I will give You glory, O God my king,
I will bless Your name for ever.
I will bless You day after day
and praise Your name for ever.

I will bless Your name for ever, O God my King.

The Lord is kind and full of compassion,
slow to anger, abounding in love.

Salmo Responsorial para Domingo 31 Ordinario C.  Salmo 144 - Bendeciré al Señor eternamente. 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. 

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