We must use our, God-given intelligence. to develop HIs creation for the common good in all areas 
of science and technology, The Church( through the Second Vatican Council and in the Catholic Catholic Catechism cautions us about the dangers of utopianism. thinking that we can create a heaven on Earth
without God.
Only from a Catholic (Universal revealed Trut perspective) can we properly handle the evils that confront us, be they ecological, sanitary, social, physical, or moral. For believers recognize that evil, like the weeds that grow up along with the wheat, will always shadow the good in this life. Even when evil’s shadow seems to envelop the good completely, as in the horrors of war and school shootings, rays of good still break through to provide us hope that God, though seemingly absent, reigns – right here, right now.

Responsorial Psalm 84(85):9-14 for the 2nd Sunday in Advent, Year B

Let us see, O Lord, your mercy, and give us your saving help.

I will hear what the Lord God has to say,
a voice that speaks of peace,
peace for his people.
His help is near for those who fear him
and his glory will dwell in our land.

Let us see, O Lord, your mercy, and give us your saving help.

Mercy and faithfulness have met;
justice and peace have embraced.
Faithfulness shall spring from the earth
and justice look down from heaven.

As we prepare for the solemnity of Our Lady's Immaculate Conception it is good to ponder the great Love God had for Mary in preparing her to become the mother of His beloved divine Son (the new Adam) as well as her becoming the new Eve. It is also good to ponder the great humility and obedience she practiced in the great graces the Good Lord gave her
 LYRICS:

Responsorial Psalm 97(98):1-4 for the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Sing a new song to the Lord for He has worked wonders.

Sing a new song to the Lord
for He has worked wonders.
His right hand and His holy arm
have brought salvation.

Sing a new song to the Lord for He has worked wonders.

The Lord has made known His salvation;
has shown His justice to the nations.
He has remembered His truth and love
for the house of Israel.

Sing a new song to the Lord for He has worked wonders.

LYRICS:
AM/EM AM            EM   AM/ EM   AM       EM   AM/EM  AM       Em/AM
Lord      have mer cy -  Christ  have mer cy - Lord       have mer cy
In your tender mercy
Dear Lord we implore thee
Listen with favor to our prayer
Offered through our Mother Mary
Heed the sighs of your lowly ones
Who intercede with utter confidence
For all your daughters and sons
Who search for You in shadows
You know our weakness and enemy
how we are deceived so easily 
How our hearts are restless
Hungry for love and purpose

LYRICS
IN JOYFUL HOPE
Intro chords   B - A -E 
B7                             E        A7                                    E
We wait in Joyful Hope in silence and sacred  songs
B7                A7         B7                                                E/A/E
Longing to see you longing for your merciful embrace
B7                                                         E

Responsorial Psalm 79(80):2-3,15-16,18-19 for the 1st Sunday in Advent, Year B

God of hosts, bring us back; let Your face shine on us and we shall be saved.

O shepherd of Israel, hear us,
shine forth from Your cherubim throne.
O Lord, rouse up Your might,
O Lord, come to our help.

God of hosts, bring us back; let Your face shine on us and we shall be saved.

God of hosts, turn again, we implore,
look down from heaven and see.
Visit this vine and protect it,
the vine Your right hand has planted.

I wrote this song after the 9/11 attacks. In scripture and throughout salvation history we see the Good Lord permitting certain obvious evils to happen for His own long-term divine salvific purposes. The temptation and fall of Adam and Eve and the rejection/crucifixion of our Divine Savior Jesus - all interactions with the mystery of evil that were permitted in the exercise of our free will and His salvific purpose. Every morning in the Office of Readings we are offered the choice of singing Psalm 67 that  tells of God's loving control of History: (You must know that God is offering his salvation to all the world (Acts 28:28).) Here is a section of Psalm 67

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.

Ant. Come, let us praise the Lord; in him is all our delight.

Salmo Responsorial para Domingo 1 Adviento B - Salmo 79 - Señor, muéstranos tu favor y sálvanos. Leccionario: 2. Descarga gratuita de partituras en el siguiente enlace. Todos los versos del salmo están disponibles. / Responsorial psalm in Spanish for the First Sunday of Advent - cycle B. Free download of sheet music at the following link. All the psalm verses are available. 

https://insong.org/product/domingo-1-adviento-b-salmo-79-senor-muestranos-tu-favor-y-salvanos/

Music © 2020, Anthony Moran, https://insong.org
Arranged and recorded by Richard Schletty, https://schlettysound.com

Originally published November 26, 2020

My wife Susan and I wrote the lyrics. One line states love discriminates truth it conceals is a reference to Jesus concealing His divine personhood to most people until his public ministry, when he gradually revealed His Divine identity.

                                     PSALM 22
 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
 Why are you so far from helping me from the words of my groaning?
 O my God, I cry by day, but you do not answer;
  and by night, but find no rest 
    
    Yet you are holy,
    enthroned on the praises of Israel.
     In you our ancestors trusted;
    they trusted, and you delivered them.

Learn to play this Spanish salmo responsorial (responsorial psalm) by following the scrolling guitar lead sheet. This simple setting by composer Anthony Moran is similar to Latin chants, traditional psalm tones as well as Lectionary psalms by composers such as Michel Guimont. 

 

Catholic Liturgy in Song has faith songs for all ages in English & Spanish. We are currently offering free downloads of sheet music and audio demos for various liturgies, devotions and children's faith formation. Short link: insong.org

This salmo is available for free download here: catholicliturgyinsong.org/product/domingo-33-ordinario-b-salmo-15-ensename-senor-el-camino-a-la-vida/
 

Domingo 33 Tiempo Ordinario (Ciclo B)

Salmo Responsorial

Salmo 15, 5 y 8, 9-10, 11

Key: D, Tono: Re

 

     D(Re)               A7(La7)   D(Re)

R. Enséname, Señor, el camino a la vida. (2)

 

D(Re)                          Bm(Simin)

El Señor es el parte que me ha tocado en herencia;

D(Re)                 A7(La7)

y mi vida está en sus manos.

A7(La7)               

Tengo presente siempre al Señor

A7(La7)                         D(Re)

y con él a mi lado jamás tropezaré...

 

A prayer for help to do God"s will realizing the essential need of His grace.

This is like a new psalm. Lyrics:

Now in your kingdom of Peace - We work and pray and daily feast
On you The Word and Living Bread - By which we live and daily fed
Daily you perfect us in your will - how to listen and be still
You teach us what we must do -  to humbly follow you        

The evil one shall not prevail
Your mercy will never fail
For By your cross, we are victorious
For you are God all glorious
We Praise you Lord for our salvation
All you angels, His power proclaim;

A song of Joyful Hope for Christ's coming in the fullness of time.

Responsorial Psalm 22(23):1-3a,5-6 for Christ the King, Year A

The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.

The Lord is my shepherd;
there is nothing I shall want.
Fresh and green are the pastures
where he gives me repose.

The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.

Near restful waters he leads me,
to revive my drooping spirit.
He guides me along the right path;
he is true to his name.

The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.

You have prepared a banquet for me

The TE Deum is an ancient hymn. It is unique in that it is a permanent part of the Divine Office. It is said(sung) at the end of Matins/Vigils/Office of Readings after the final reading and before the closing prayer on Sundays and Holy Days
You are God: we praise you;
You are the Lord: we acclaim you;
You are the eternal Father:
All creation worships you.
To you all angels, all the powers of heaven,
Cherubim and Seraphim, sing in endless praise:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might,
Heaven and earth are full of your glory.
The glorious company of apostles praise you.
The noble fellowship of prophets praise you.
The white-robed army of martyrs praise you.

During my university days in the 1960s I lost my Faith in the Lord Jesus and His Church and in my search for something to replace that Faith I turned to Zen Buddhism and Yoga. I was a follower of Alan Watts an ex Episcopal "priest"  turned Zen "master".  I read many of his books and listen to his radio lectures on the Boston University radio station every Sunday.  After about eight years I returned to the good Lord and his Catholic Church through the intercession of many prayers of family and friends and the direct witness of two dear Christian friends.