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 raditional - but where possible a variety of styles / genres are included.
Seasonal note
The fourth Sunday in Lent is commonly known as Laetare Sunday. The word "laetare" means rejoice in Latin, and this idea is taken from the entrance-antiphon for the Mass, which starts "Rejoice, O Jerusalem...". Falling roughly at the half-way point in the Lenten season, this is a Sunday when traditional Lenten austerity is relaxed, and we have a reminder of the joyous resurrection to come. The day's liturgical colour is rose, instead of the usual purple of the Lenten season.The Year A readings may be used today, especially if a pre-baptismal / RCIA scrutiny is being held.
This is also Mother's Day in some countries.
Readings
First: Joshua 5: 9-12 - The Isralites kept the Passover when they entered the Promised Land.Psalm: Psalm 33 - Taste and see that the Lord is good / I will bless the Lord at all times / Glorify the Lord with me / Look towards him and be radiant.
Second: II Corinthians 5: 17-21 - For anyone in Christ, there is a new creation ... God through Christ reconciled the world to himself.
Gospel: Luke 15: 1-3, 11-32 - Parable of the prodigal son.
Themes
Welcoming sinners - reconciliation through Christ - faithfulnessFree-use artworks
See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.Free-use hymns
Amazing GraceCome Unto me Ye Weary
Come ye Sinners Poor and Needy
God is Love; His the Care
God of Mercy and Compassion
I Cannot Tell
In Christ there is no East or West
King of Glory, King of Peace
Lord I'm Coming Home
Love Divine all Loves Excelling
My Song is Love Unknown
Somebody's Knocking at Your Door
The Church's One Foundation
The King of Love my Shepherd Is
Hymns which may still be copyright
Ballad of the Prodigal Son - WinterFather I have Sinned - O'Reilly
Like the Prodigal Son - unknown
Our Father we have Wandered - Nichols
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