Song Ideas and Suggestions for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, November 15, 2026
Entrance Antiphon: (Jeremiah 29:11, 12, 14) “The Lord said, I think thoughts of peace and not of affliction. You will call upon me and I will answer you, and I will lead back your captives from every place.”
Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 128: 1–2, 3, 4–5)
Blessed are Those Who Fear the Lord by Tony Alonso (GIA) found in NOVUM (A).
Blessed are Those Who Fear the Lord by Ed Bolduc (www.edbolducmusic.com) lead sheet DEMO
Gospel Acclamation: (John 15:4a, 5b) “Remain in me as I remain in you, says the Lord. Who remains in me bears much fruit.”
Communion Antiphon: (Psalm 73 (72): 28) “To be near God is my happiness, to place my hope in God the Lord.”
OR
(Mark 11:23–24) “Amen, I say to you: Whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you will receive, and it shall be given to you, says the Lord.”
More Songs:
A Life Transformed by Gratitude by Trevor Thomson (GIA) “How can I return all the blessings you bestow…all the gifts that you provide for me…live a life transformed by gratitude…” found in the collections VOICES and NOVUM (A). listen (Song of Preparation / 2nd Communion)
A Rightful Place by Steve Angrisano (spiritandsong) from the CD A New Day and found in the collection VOICES “Strengthened by the body of Christ…let us build your kingdom…” (Closing Song) listen
Awake, O Sleeper by Ike Ndolo (spiritandsong) from the CD We are Beggars “Arise from slumber. Christ is calling your name.” (Preparation)
Awake to the Day by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Awake to the Day and found in the collection NOVUM (A), VOICES, and Voices as One vol. 2. “Signs in the sun and the moon and the stars…” (Song of Gathering / Song of Preparation) listen
Be God’s by Danielle Rose (WLP) from the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and the CD Mysteries and VOICES “Use your gifts to bless this day.” (Preparation / Closing) listen
Behold the Lamb of God by Matt Maher (spiritandsong) found in the collection VOICES. “We will not forget. We will stay awake…” listen (Communion)
Find Us Ready by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) from the CD Find Us Ready “Find us working and loving and doing your will…building the kingdom of mercy and love.” (Use anywhere except Psalm)
Fragrance Prayer by Tom Booth (OCP) “Stay with me and then I shall begin to shine as You shine, so to shine as a light to all.” (Meditation)
Go Into the World by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) found on the CD You Welcomed Me “Let your presence light new light in others in their hearts…” (Preparation / Communion / Closing)
I Will Choose Christ by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) from the CD Find Us Ready “I will choose love. I choose to serve.” (Gathering / Song of Preparation / Communion)
In the Light by Charlie Peacock (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and the CD We Will be the Light “I wanna be in the light as you are in the light…” (Closing)
Lay Me Down by Tomlin/Ingram/Myrin/Redman (Capitol CMG/CCLI) “I lay me down, I’m not my own. I belong to you alone…Take this life and let it shine. It will be my joy to say Your will, Your way.” (Closing)
Love, Burn Bright by Chris DeSilva (GIA) found in the collection NOVUM (A) “May your love burn bright within our hearts…” (Preparation)
Love the Lord by Lincoln Brewster (Capitol CMG (IMI)/CCLI) “I will serve the Lord with all my heart, with all my soul…” (Closing Song)
One Lord, One Faith by Lorraine Hess (WLP) from the CD Glorify Him and the collection NOVUM (A) “Spirit of God, fill us with grace, open our hearts, help us embrace all the gifts you provide to serve in love.” (Preparation) listen
Reason to Live by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD We are Faithful and found in the collection Voices as One vol. 1 “He will be my reason to hope, my reason to live.” (Communion) listen
Send Me Out by Steve Fee (Capitol CMG/CCLI) “I wanna…shine a light in the darkest place…” (Closing)
Shine by Matt Redman (Capitol CMG/CCLI) “We will shine like stars in the universe, Holding out Your truth in the darkest place, We’ll be living for Your glory.” (Preparation / Communion Meditation)
Take My Life by Tomlin et al (Capitol CMG/CCLI) “Take my voice…feet…life and let it be consecrated all to thee.” (Song of Preparation / Communion)
We Belong to You by Trevor Thomson (spiritandsong) “Filled with gifts and filled with goodness…” (Preparation / Communion)
We Bring Our Gifts to Your Altar by Brian Flynn (WLP) from the CD Born Again and found in the collections VOICESand NOVUM. (Song of Preparation) listen
You are the Light by Ed Bolduc (WLP) as recorded by Cliff Petty on the CD Touch Jesus and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 3 and VOICES . (Preparation / Closing) “It’s time…nobody puts a lamp in a basket, they set it up high so all can see…” (Preparation / Closing) listen