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 that are still copyright, but are a particularly good fit for the day's readings, are also included.
Suggestions about hymns that could be included are welcome: leave a message in the Comments box near the bottom of the page.
The third Sunday of Ordinary Time has also been nominated as the day to observe Sunday of the Word of God: Any hymns based directly on Scripture may be helpful to support this, and a list of hymns about The Word of God has been prepared.
