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).
Readings
First: Jeremiah 23:1-6 — Shepherds who neglect their flocks are condemned, as God promises to intervene for the sake of the people — just as a good shepherd would do.Psalm: Psalm 22 (23) - The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want.
Second: Ephesians 2:13-18 - Christ, by his blood, ends hostility and brings people together.
Gospel: Mark 6:30-34 - Jesus encourages the apostles to rest, but takes pity on the people also.
Themes
God is like a shepherd who always looks after the flock: God cares for us in all our needs.(See also - Hymns about the Jesus the Good Shepherd).
How Great is Our God
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
In Christ there is no East or West
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Loving Shepherd of Thy Sheep
O God, Our Help in Ages Past
Now Thank We All Our God
Praise the Lord, You Heav’ns
Praise we Our God with Joy
Psalm 22 - Music for Mass setting
Shepherd of Souls
The Lord’s My Shepherd
The King of Love my Shepherd Is
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
We Walk by Faith
Heart of a Shepherd Cooney
Free-use artwork
See lectionary art for this Sunday for suggested pictures and art-works based on today's readings.Free-use hymns
All You Who Seek a Comfort SureHow Great is Our God
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
In Christ there is no East or West
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
Loving Shepherd of Thy Sheep
O God, Our Help in Ages Past
Now Thank We All Our God
Praise the Lord, You Heav’ns
Praise we Our God with Joy
Psalm 22 - Music for Mass setting
Shepherd of Souls
The Lord’s My Shepherd
The King of Love my Shepherd Is
There's a Wideness in God's Mercy
We Walk by Faith
Hymns which may still be copyright
Come to Me - NorbetHeart of a Shepherd Cooney
I Will Never Forget You my People
Like a Shepherd - Dufford
Micah's Theme
Peace, Perfect Peace - Mayhew
Seed, Scattered and Sown - Feiten
Shepherd of Souls in Love Come Feed Us - Westendorf
They Came, A Milling Crowd - Stuempfle
When I Needed a Neighbour - Carter
You are Strong You are Holy - Dunstan
Like a Shepherd - Dufford
Micah's Theme
Peace, Perfect Peace - Mayhew
Seed, Scattered and Sown - Feiten
Shepherd of Souls in Love Come Feed Us - Westendorf
They Came, A Milling Crowd - Stuempfle
When I Needed a Neighbour - Carter
You are Strong You are Holy - Dunstan
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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