LiturgyTools.net: Hymns for the 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C (26 June 2022)

A selection of hymn and song suggestions, based on themes from the Roman Catholic lectionary for the thirteenth Sunday of Ordinary time, Year C.

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 which are, or may be, still copyright are also included where they are a particularly good for for the theme(s).

Suggestions 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.

Seasonal note

When the the Solemnity of St Peter and Paul (29 June) is on a Sunday, its Mass is used instead. Also, bishops in some countries choose to observe the feast on the nearest Sunday.

13th Sunday, Ordinary Time, B

12th Sunday, Ordinary Time, C

14th Sunday, Ordinary Time, C

13th Sunday, Ordinary Time, A

Readings

First: I Kings 19:16, 19-21 - Elijah calls Elisha to follow him - and allows Elisha to first farewell his family.

Psalm: 15 - It is you who are my portion and cup / Preserve me, God I take refuge in you / I will bless the Lord who gives me counsel / And so my heart rejoices / You will show me the path of life.

Second: Galatians 5:1, 13-18 - You were called to liberty, but take care to serve one another in works of love. The whole commandment is summarised as "Love your neighbour as yourself".

Gospel: Luke 9:51-62 - Jesus takes the road for Jerusalem - those who he asks to follow him all have other things to do first.