LiturgyTools.net: Hymns for the 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A (1 October 2022)

Hymn and song suggestions, based on themes from the Roman Catholic lectionary for the twenty sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year A.

Most are free-to-use (ie public domain or copyright-free) meaning that 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.

26th Sunday of OT, Year C

25th Sunday of OT

27th Sunday of OT

26th Sunday of OT, Year B

Readings

First: Ezekiel 18:25-28 - The sinner who renounces sin to become law-abiding and honest deserves to live.

Psalm 24 - Remember your mercy Lord / Lord make me know your ways / The Lord is good and upright.

Second: Philippians 2: 1-11 - Always consider the other person to be better than yourself - in your minds you must be the same as Christ .

Gospel: Matthew 21: 28-32 - Parable of the disobedient son.

Themes

Keeping true to God's word. Obedience. Humble service. Christ who obeyed the Father in word and deed. God's mercy and kindness.

In the northern hemisphere, harvest festival is around this time, so hymn suggestions from many sources are based on God's generosity from the earth. This theme is not been included in the list below, you may want to consider the Harvest Festival hymn suggestions in some areas.