The hymn suggestions below are either directly about MacKillop, or based on the themes from her life and ministry.
Usually, suggestions focus on songs and hymns which are now in the public domain. However as MacKillop was only recently canonised, most suitable items are still copyright.
Mary's canonisation in the internet age also means that there are a great many recently-written hymns and songs written about her which are freely-available. Quite likely over time some of these will fade from popular use, and a smaller number will be appropriate to list.
That said, the campaign to have her sainthood recognised was started in the 1920s - but few (no?) songs about her appear to have been written in the early 20th century. If you know of any, please leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page.
About St Mary of the Cross MacKillop
Mary Helen MacKillop (1842–1909) was an Australian of Scottish descent. She was born in Melbourne, but worked initially in South Australia and later through most of the country. In conjunction with Roman Catholic priest Julian Tenison Woods, she founded a congregation of religious sisters which established schools and welfare institutions throughout Australasia. The congregation's initial work was care and education for the rural poor, and MacKillop's insistence on formation and policies to support this caused a lot of tension with the local church authorities. The order became known as the the Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart, or in short the Josephites.She was beatified in 1995 by Pope John Paul II, and canonised (officially recognised as a saint) in October 2010, making her the first Australian to be recognised in this way. She is the patron saint of Australia, the diocese of Brisbane, and of the Knights of the Southern Cross.
Readings
First: I Kings 17:8-16 - The jar of meal shall not be spentPsalm 63 My soul clings to you; your right hand holds me fast.
Second: Colossians 3:12-17 “As the chosen of God, the holy people whom he loves, you are to be clothed in heartfelt compassion, in generosity and humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with one another; forgive each other if one of you has a complaint against another.”
Gospel: Matthew 6:25-34 - Do not worry about your life ... trust in God.
Full texts, including Mass Propers, are available here. Note that these are different from the readings which were approved for use before MacKillop was canonised - that set of readings included one from the book of Judith.
Free-use hymns
By all your Saints Still StrivingHymns which may still be copyright
A Cross of Stars (Wherever I Go) - ChinnA Saint for Today - Cusack
A Season for Change – Mannella
Australia's Holy One - Doheny / Thompson
Australia’s Mary – Cummings
Calling my Name - Cattalini / Charlton
Daughter of Australia - Coleridge (sheet music)
Dream Lady - Bates
Do Not Worry - Temple (not specific to MacKillop, but closely based on the Gospel reading)
From Penola's Plains - Herry / Cox (video - tune THAXTED - information page)
God's Will for Me - adapted from MacKillop, composer unknown (video)
Hymn for Mary MacKillop – Scheimer (information - inlcuding words and sheet music)
Hymn to St Mary of the Cross - Brandt (information)
If I Could tell the Love of God - Willcock
In the Footsteps of Jesus (Many Roads, One Journey) - Chinn
In Love God Leads Us – Willcock /O’Brien
Litany of Mary MacKillop – Drzyzga
Live Justly - Chinn
Lord I Give my Life to You - Rose / Conlon (video)
MacKillop Legacy - Fletcher
Mary MacKillop - Pinto (sheet music)
Mary MacKillop A Seed of Hope – Neunzerling
Mary MacKillop Woman of Australia - Cusack
Mary MacKillop Woman of Prayer - OBrien (sheet music)
Mary of the Cross - Brown
Mary of the Cross – Mangan
Mary (of the Cross) MacKillop - Smyth / Levey
Mary When you were a Girl – Kearney
Mary’s Wish – Jarman
Mother Mary of the Cross – Burland
Never See a Need - Fletcher
Never Hide your Love – Watts
O Mother Mary of the Cross - Giffen - chant setting (sheet music)
Saint Mary McKillop - In Sacrifice You Lived Your Life (Free sheet music / buy track on iTunes)
Southern Cross Shine (Let Your Light Shine) - Chinn
St Mary MacKillop Song (Mary of the Cross) - Cabucos (sheet music - video)
St Mary MacKillop We Sing Praise - Brown
Saint Mary of the Cross - Matulis (words) - tune
The Spirit’s Breath – Bates
Saint Mary of the Cross - Matulis (words) - tune
The Spirit’s Breath – Bates
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