Song Ideas and Suggestions for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 27, 2025
Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 68[67]:6–7, 36) “God is in his holy place, God who unites those who dwell in his house; he himself gives might and strength to his people.”
Gospel Acclamation: (Romans 8:15bc) “You have received a Spirit of adoption, through which we cry, Abba Father.”
Communion Antiphon: (Psalm 103[102]:2) “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and never forget all his benefits.”
Or
(Matthew 5:7–8) “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Blessed are the clean of heart, for they shall see God.”
Responsorial Psalm: You Answered Me by Aaron Thompson (WLP) found in the collection NOVUM listen
MORE SONGS:
10,000 Reasons / Bless the Lord by Matt Redman (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection VOICES Bless the Lord, O my soul…” (Gathering / Preparation / Communion / Closing) listen
A Mighty Fortress by Nockels (Capitol CMG/CCLI) “…Our God is the only righteous judge ruling over us with kindness and wisdom…none could comprehend his love and his mercy.” (2nd Communion)
All Who Enter Here by Houze/Angotti (WLP) from the CD Today and in the collection VOICES and NOVUM. “All who enter here, God’s loving mercy…God’s amazing grace…” (Gathering Song) listen
Answer Me by Ed Bolduc (GIA) from the collection Voices as One vol. 1 and VOICES “Hear me, O Lord, you are my God.” (Communion) listen
As I Pray by Lorraine Hess (WLP) from the CD As I Pray found in the collection NOVUM. listen (Communion Meditation)
As It Is In Heaven by Matt Maher (spiritandsong) from the CD Overflow and in the collection VOICES “Our Father who art in heaven…Let your kingdom come, let your will be done on earth as it is in heaven” (Closing Song) listen
Broken Vessels by Houston/Myrin (Capitol CMG/CCLI) “…all these pieces broken and scattered, in mercy gathered, mended, and whole…Amazing grace…” (Preparation / Communion)
Fall Like Rain by Maddox/Korporaal/Younker/Zachary (CCLI) “One thing I ask, one thing I seek So much more than anything To dwell within Your house for all my days…“ (2nd Communion)
Goodness of God by Johnson/Fielding/Cash/Ingram (Capitol CMG/CCLI) “O your mercy never fails me…” (Preparation / Communion Meditation)
He Answers All Our Needs by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD We are Faithful and found in the collection Voices as One vol. 1 and VOICES “Righteous is the Lord our loving Father…who is always near to those who call Him.” (Communion) listen
I Received the Living God by Brett Ballard (WLP) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and VOICES “In my grief, I called the Lord; In His love He answered me…” (Communion) listen
I Sought the Lord by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) “…and he answered me and delivered me from my fears.” (Communion)
Jesus, Living Bread by Tom Booth (OCP) (Communion) ‘…source of endloss love, mercy’s hope unfurled.…” (Communion)
Jesus, My Everything by Matt Maher (spiritandsong) “Teach me how to pray, to live a life of grace.” (Preparation / Communion)
Let Us Stand by Jacob and Matthew Band (WLP) from the CD Every Day and the collection More Voices As One vol. 1 and in the collection VOICES “We’ve come to listen, we’ve come to receive our daily bread from You, Lord…with the strength of all the nations we sing your praise.” (Gathering / Preparation / Closing) listen
Let Your Mercy Wash Over Us by Trevor Thomson (WLP) from the CD In Shadow and In Light and the collections VOICES and NOVUM. (Communion) listen
Living Hope by Johnson, Wickham (Bethel Music/Essential Music/CCLI) “In desperation I turned to heaven and spoke your name…who could imagine so great a mercy…” (Preparation / Communion)
Lord, Let Your Face Shine Upon Us by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) from the CD Unravel listen on YouTube “When I call, answer me, O my just God, you who relieve me when I am in distress…”Have pity on me and hear my prayer.” (Preparation / Closing)
Mercy by Lorraine Hess (WLP) found on the CD As I Pray found in the collection NOVUM. listen (Communion / Meditation)
On Earth as in Heaven by Fowler, Franklin, Miller, Kuiper (Essential Music Pub., CCLI)
Rejoice, Be Glad by Kate Williams (GIA) found in the collection NOVUM (Communion)
Teach Us How to Pray by John Angotti (WLP/GIA) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and the collection VOICES (Preparation / Communion) listen
The Beatitudes by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Word for Word and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 1 and the collection VOICES. “Blessed are the merciful for they will be shown mercy…”(Communion Antiphon) listen
The Lord Is Near by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) from the CD Unravel “The Lord is near to all who call him…His greatness is unsearchable. The Lord is gracious and merciful…” (Preparation / Communion)
There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy by Ed Bolduc (WLP) found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 3, VOICES and the collection NOVUM ( “Let there be a wideness in our mercy, let there be a kindness in our hearts.” (Song of Preparation / Closing Song) listen
This Is Amazing Grace by Riddle/Farro/Wickham (Bethel Music Publishing, CURB | Word Music Publishing, Music Services, Inc., CCLI) (Closing)
With the Lord by Ed Bolduc (WLP/GIA) “Out of the depths I cry to you, O Lord…” found in the collection VOICES (Preparation / Communion Meditation) listen
You Answered Me (not verbatim psalm version) by Aaron Thompson (WLP) found in the collection VOICES listen
You are Good by Israel Houghton (Capitol CMG/Integrity/David Cook/CCLI) “Lord, you are good and your mercy endureth forever.” (Closing)