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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SATB Choir and Organ (or piano). A marvelously effervescent setting of the traditional carol. Great for your Lessons and Carols service and other times during the Advent/Christmas season. A classic from the archives is now available with learning tracks! Learning tracks are available and accessed by clicking the link on the downloaded .pdf.  Also available for a 2-part mixed choir!

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Hilaire Nakigane is a multitalented artist and Catholic musician (originally from Senegal) who recently published his second album with songs devoted to God. He lives with his family in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. While his first CD is more pop music album, the second one is dedicated to God and faith. His songs are reflections of his passionate love for God and his creations. Through his music, he prays and worships God and Catholicism, the Christian way of life and faith. He writes beautiful music wishing to inspire listeners in his faith. He rejoices in life and thanks God for every gift he received from him. Hilaire is  a writer, composer, musician, singer and songwriter. He composed and sang all the songs on his album God Is Great.

Hilaire Nakigane's music can be heard at Apple Music and iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/hilaire-nakigane/1070669764

Hilaire at Instagram: instagram.com/hilaire_nakigane

 

My songs are here: https://www.reverbnation.com/richardschletty/songs

Scroll down the playlist to see all songs. Thank you for listening.

Here is my 2014 instrument album Vox Celeste, Gregorian chant on harp:

Here is a link to my YouTube Music page:

https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kNF1XVxYhmlcwmEf_hYMc8FqExWPGF968&feature=share

Vox Celeste was recorded from 2012 to 2014. It was released on 3/25/2014 and is currently being reissued on most major streaming platforms (with the exception of Spotify.)... 
 

A short story about recording Salve Regina, along with some studio photos, an audio clip and of course, Jasmine Kitty! My 14 year old harp playing cat. :-)

YouTube link below:

https://youtu.be/TWpCHd8bDjY

Responsorial Psalm Luke 1:46-55 for the feast of Our Lady of the Risary (Memorial)

The Almighty works marvels for me. Holy is His name!

My soul glorifies the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God, my Saviour.

The Almighty works marvels for me. Holy is His name!

He looks on His servant in her nothingness;
henceforth all ages will call me blessed.
The Almighty works marvels for me.
Holy His name!

The Almighty works marvels for me. Holy is His name!

His mercy is from age to age,
on those who fear Him.
He puts forth His arm in strength
and scatters the proud-hearted.

The Almighty works marvels for me. Holy is His name!

He casts the mighty from their thrones
and raises the lowly.
He fills the starving with good things,
sends the rich away empty.

The Almighty works marvels for me. Holy is His name!

He protects Israel, His servant,
remembering His mercy,
the mercy promised to our fathers,
to Abraham and his sons for ever.

The Almighty works marvels for me. Holy is His name!

The English translation of Psalm Responses from Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.

The music for the psalm is an original OLOR composition.

We invite you to listen to the Sing Psalms to the Lord podcast, available at all your quality podcast providers.

Sing Psalms to the Lord YouTube channel can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCELS1iG5t0qjs20JFugwdeQ

Music by the Choir of Our Lady of the Rosary RC Church, Verdun, St. John, Barbados.

Music (c) 2016 Audra Stevenson. All rights reserved.

 

Original composition, Words and Music by Rene A.

Inspired by lovely Fairfield, CA, where Clarissa stayed for her Physical Therapy Internship during summer of 2022.  We stayed in her beautiful Air BNB residence, and enjoyed the food and weather of California.

Dedicated to all loving peoples of our world, our field of dreams in our midst, come and enjoy peace, hope and love!!!

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