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 such hymns are old/traditional - but where possible a variety of styles / genres are included.
A small selection of hymns that are still be copyright may also included where they are a particularly good for for the theme(s).
Readings
First: I Kings 12:1-13 - Elijah asks a widow to make him a meal, and promises that God will provide food for herPsalm: 145 - My soul give praise to the Lord / It is the Lord who keeps faith forever ... gives sight to the blind ... upholds the widow and orphan
Second: Hebrews 10:11-14, 18 - Christ has made his appearance once and for all - to take the faults of many on himself
Gospel: Mark 12:24-32 - The widow's mite: a poor woman contributed her whole livelihood to the treasury, even though it was a small amount compared to others.
Themes
Service, self-sacrifice, bringing what we have. Providence.Free-use art works
See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.Free-use hymns
At the Name of Jesus
All my Hope on God is Founded
Blest are the Poor in Heart
For all the Saints
I Received the Living God
In Christ there is no East or West
Let us Bring our Gifts to God
Lord make me an Instrument of Peace
On this Day the First of Days
Praise my Soul the King of Heaven
Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
Take My Life and Let it Be
The Lord's My Shepherd
All my Hope on God is Founded
Blest are the Poor in Heart
For all the Saints
I Received the Living God
In Christ there is no East or West
Let us Bring our Gifts to God
Lord make me an Instrument of Peace
On this Day the First of Days
Praise my Soul the King of Heaven
Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
Take My Life and Let it Be
The Lord's My Shepherd
Free use psalm-settings
Music for Mass settingSuggestions about other free-to-use hymns that could be included are welcome: leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page.
Thank you for your good work. I use your music suggestions in some form or fashion each week, as of now, all we have to work with in my parish is a Missalette, so your suggestions for music I pair with suggestions from that publisher as well as my own research. Would it be a problem if you were to include the texts of the Entrance and Communion propers along with the scriptural citations for the Liturgy of the Word? Thank you for what you do and the help you give to me and mine.
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