Most are free-to-use (ie public domain or copyright-free) meaning the words can be copied and sung to at least one tune with no concerns about copyright or performance licensing. Many of these hymns are old/traditional - but where possible a variety of styles / genres are included. A small selection of hymns that are still copyright may be included, where they are particularly relevant to the theme.
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In some years, this day falls on or close to the feast of St Joseph the Worker, and the beginning of the month of May, which is traditionally a time of devotion to Mary.
