Hymns for St Patrick's Day (17 March) celebrations

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A selection of hymns and songs, based on
  • St Patrick's life 
  • Themes from the Roman Catholic lectionary readings for the Feast of St Patrick (usually celebrated on 17 March)
  • Popular devotion to Patrick, and hymns associated with Ireland.

Most are free-to-use (ie public domain or copyright-free) so 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 copyright may also be included, if they are particularly relevant.

If St Patrick's feast-day falls on a Sunday, check with your local liturgical calendar to see when the feast-day readings and themes are used.


Readings for the Feast of St Patrick

First: 
Year A - Ecclesiasticus 36:6-10 - He will shower forth words of widsom 
Year ?Jeremiah - Before I formed you in the womb I knew you ... you are anointed a prophet to the nations.

 Psalm: 
Year A - Psalm 115 - How can I replay the Lord for his Goodness to me
Psalm 116 - Go out to the whole world and tell the Good News.

 Second: 
Year A:  Proclaim the message, welcome or unwelcome.
Acts - I have made you a light for the nations, so my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth.

 Gospel: 
Year A -Matthew - parable of seed among the wheat
Luke - Jesus sends 72 out to preach - they are welcomed in his name.



Themes

St Patrick.   Mission, taking the message of Christ.



Free-use hymns


Hymn of St Patrick (video) - Beal

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