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.
Readings
First: Deuteronomy 30:10-14 - Moses tells the people to obey the voice of God, keeping the commandments and laws that are in the Book, and he reassures them that this is possible for them, because God's word is very near.Psalm:
68 - Seek the Lord, you who are poor, and your hearts will revive / This is my prayer / As for me in my poverty and pain / The poor when they see it will be glad / For God will bring help to Zion.
OR
18 - The precepts of the Lord gladden the heart / The law of the Lord is perfect / The precepts of the Lord are right / The fear of the Lord is holy / They are more to be desired than god
Second: Colossians 1:15-20 - Christ is the image of God - in him, all were created ... the Church is his body, he is the head, first in every way ... he made peace by his death on the cross.
Gospel: Luke 10:25-37 - Love the Lord your God with all your heart soul and mind, and love your neighbour as yourself ... the parable of the Good Samaritan.
Themes
God's Law: loving God and neighbour - love in action - justice. God's closeness to humankind.Free-use art for this week
See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.Free-use hymns
A New CommandmentAll Hail the Power of Jesus Name
All who would Valiant Be
God is Love, His the Care
God is Love, the Heavens Tell It
Holy Holy Holy
In Christ there is no East or West
Joyful, Joyful we Adore Thee
Love the Lord Your God
Lord Make me an Instrument of Peace
My God Accept my Heart this Day
O Worship the King
Peace is Flowing like a River
The Church's One Foundation
Those who Love and Those who Labour
To do Your Will
Wake the Song of Jubilee
Hymns that may still be copyright
I Pleaded to the Lord my God - Tietze
Into One we are All Gathered
Love is His Word
Servant Song
Open our Eyes Lord
The Word is in Your Heart - Moore
Whatsoever You Do
Into One we are All Gathered
Love is His Word
Servant Song
Open our Eyes Lord
The Word is in Your Heart - Moore
Whatsoever You Do
You are Near
See also ...
- Catholic lectionary based hymn suggestions for Sundays and feasts
- Sources of music for church services
- Catholic Mass planning template
- Music selection worksheet
Amazing, I asked the Holy Spirit me in my ministry, choosing hymns was going to be no easy task. It was a Godsend that I found your blog. thank you so much.
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