LiturgyTools.net: Hymns for the Baptism of the Lord, Year A (8 Jan 2023)

This is a selection of hymns and song suggestions, based on themes from the Roman Catholic lectionary for the feast of the Baptism of the Lord (which acts as thhe 1st Sunday of Ordinary Time), Year A.

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 - sometimes in a limited setting. Many of these hymns are old / traditional - but where possible a variety of styles and genres are included. A small selection of hymns that are still copyright may also be included, if they are particularly relevant.

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.

Baptism of the Lord / 1st OT - Year C

2nd Sunday after Christmas

2nd Sunday OT, Year A

Baptism of the Lord / 1st OT - Year B

Readings

First: Isaiah 43: 1-4, 6-7 - The Lord says "Here is my servant ... that he may bring true justice to the nations ... he does not cry our shout aloud ... Faithfully he brings true justice .. I the Lord have called you to serve the cause of right ..."

Psalm 28 : The Lord will bless his people with peace / O give the Lord you sons of God / The Lord's voice resounding on the water / The God of glory thunders.

Second: Acts 10:34-48 : God does not have favourites: his word was sent to the people of Israel - but Jesus Christ is the Lord of all ... because God was with him, Jesus went about doing good and curing all who had fallen to the power of the devil.

Gospel: Matthew 3: 13-17 - John baptizes Jesus - the heaven opened and he saw the Spirit of God descend on him like a dove ... "this is my Son, the beloved: my favour rests on him".