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 of these hymns are old/traditional - but where possible a variety of styles / genres are included.
A small selection of hymns that are still copyright may be included, where they are particularly relevant to the theme.
Readings
First: Acts 2:14, 22-23 - Peter addressed the crowd at Pentecost, comparing Jesus with the patriarch David: God raised this man Jesus to life and caused him to receive the Holy Spirit, whereas we have David's tomb with us.Psalm: 15 - Show us, Lord, the path of life / Preserve me God I take refuge in you / I will bless the Lord who gives me council / And so my heart rejoices my soul is glad / You will show me the path of life.
Second: I Peter 1:17-21 - Through Christ you now have faith in God who raised him from the dead and gave him glory for that very reason.
Gospel: John 24: 13-35 - Jesus appears to the disciples on the road to Emmaus - they recognised him at the breaking of bread.
Themes
The person of Christ who is our guide and pathway. Resurrection. Faith. Recognising Jesus in the breaking of bread. Eucharist.Free-use artwork
Free-use hymns
All Creatures of our God and King
At the Lamb's High Feast We Sing
Be Known to us in Breaking Bread
Bring all Ye Dear Brought Nations
Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands
Draw us in the Spirit's Tether
Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken
I Know That My Redeemer Lives
Jesus Himself Drew Near
O Thou Who This Mysterious Bread
Let Us Break Bread Together
Psalm 15 - Music for Mass setting - see the Common Psalms for the Easter season
Rejoice the Lord is King
Shepherd of Souls
Be Known to us in Breaking Bread
Bring all Ye Dear Brought Nations
Christ Jesus Lay in Death's Strong Bands
Draw us in the Spirit's Tether
Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken
I Know That My Redeemer Lives
Jesus Himself Drew Near
O Thou Who This Mysterious Bread
Let Us Break Bread Together
Psalm 15 - Music for Mass setting - see the Common Psalms for the Easter season
Rejoice the Lord is King
Shepherd of Souls
That Eastertide with Joy Was Bright
This Joyful Eastertide
We Walk by Faith
Hymns which may still be copyright
Alleluia Jesus is Risen - BrokeringAre not our Hearts - Landry
As we Walk Along Beside You - Perry
God and Man at Table are Sat Down - Stamps
In the Breaking of the Bread - Hurd / Downey
In the Garden Mary Lingers (esp verse 2) - Leckebusch
On the Journey to Emmaus - Haugen (tune is public domain)
Open my Eyes Lord
Poorman’s Heart - Schiemer (ref)
Tell me Friends why you Look so Troubled - Jimenez / Bringle
Two were Bound for Emmaus
Three Days - Ridge
See also ...
- Catholic lectionary based hymn suggestions for Sundays and feasts
- Sources of music for church services
- Catholic Mass planning template
- Music selection worksheet
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