Song Ideas and Suggestions for the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls) November 2nd, 2025

Entrance Antiphon: (1 Thessalonians 4:14; 1 Corinthians 15:22) “Just as Jesus died and has risen again, so through Jesus God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep; and as in Adam all die, so also in Christ will all be brought to life.”

(4 Esdras 2:34–35) “Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.”

(Romans 8:11) “God, who raised Jesus from the dead, will give life also to your mortal bodies, through his Spirit that dwells in you.”

RESPONSORIAL PSALM:

The Lord Is My Shepherd by Gary Daigle (GIA) found in NOVUM

The Lord Is My Shepherd by Josh Blakesley (spiritandsong) from the CD Immersed and found in the collection VOICES listen

Psalm 23 by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Word for Word

Though I Walk the Valley of Darkness by Robert J. Battastini (GIA) found in NOVUM

Gospel Acclamation: (Matthew: 25:34) “Come, you who are blessed by my Father, says the Lord; inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.”

Communion Antiphon: (John 11:25–26) “I am the Resurrection and the Life, says the Lord. Whoever believes in me, even though he dies, will live, and everyone who lives and believes in me will not die for ever.”

(4 Esdra 2:35, 34) “Let perpetual light shine upon them, O Lord, with your Saints for ever, for you are merciful.”

(Philippians 3:20–21) “We await a savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will change our mortal bodies, to conform with his glorified body.”

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

Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone) by Tomlin/Newton/Giglio (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection VOICES “…I’ve been set free.” (Gathering / Preparation / Communion) listen

Be Not Afraid by Robert Dufford (OCP)

Christ Is Risen by Fields/Maher (Capitol CMG/Essential Music/CCLI) “Christ is risen from the dead, trampling over death by death, come awake…come and rise up from the grave…O death, where is your sting?” (Preparation / Closing)

Everlasting God by Brown/Riley (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection VOICES “Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord…our hope, our strong deliverer.” (Gathering / Song of Preparation / Closing Song) listen

I Can Only Imagine by Bart Millard (Music Service, Inc./CCLI) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 VOICES “I can only imagine when all I will do is forever…worship you.” (Song of Preparation / Communion Meditation)

I Am the Bread of Life by John Michael Talbot (Brentwood-Benson/Capitol CMG) found in the collection Voices As One vol. 1 and VOICES. “No one who believes shall ever thirst…all who come to Him shall live forever…” (Communion) listen

I Am the Bread of Life (Toolan) as recorded by The Vigil Project sheet music

I Am the Bread of Life by Toolan (GIA) “And I will raise you up on the last day.”

I Am Not Alone by David/Sauder/Pittman/Jobe/Sampson/Fieldes (CCLI) “You will go before me. You will never leave me…”

I Am Yours (Consume Me, Completely) by Trevor Thomson (WLP) from CD In Shadow and In Light and the collections VOICES and NOVUM. “…and fill our souls with the fullness of love and grace…” (Communion) listen

I Have a Home by Ed Bolduc (GIA) listen on www.edbolducmusic.com

I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Hymns and found in the collection VOICES and NOVUM “I will rest in you…” (Preparation / Communion) listen

I Will Rise by Tomlin/Reeves/Giglio/Maher (CCLI)

In You, O Lord by Ed Bolduc (WLP) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 1, VOICES and NOVUM “I have found my strength/peace…you lead me home.” (Communion) listen

It Is Well by Spafford/DiMarco/Bliss (Bethel Music/CCLI) “Through it all my eyes are on you…it is well with my soul…” found in the collection VOICES. (Song of Preparation / Communion Meditation)

Jesus, Living Bread by Tom Booth (OCP) (Communion) ‘Have mercy on me, Lord…Lord, just say the word and my soul shall be healed…” (Communion)

Living Hope by Johnson, Wickham (Bethel Music/Essential Music/CCLI) “You have broken every chain, There’s salvation in Your name, Jesus Christ, my living hope.” (Preparation / Communion)

Miracle of Grace by Curtis Stephan (spiritandsong.com) found in the collection VOICES “Bread of Life…those who eat this bread shall live and never die…” (Communion) listen

My Soul Is Thirsting by Steve Angrisano (spiritandsong) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and VOICES and on the CD Forever Will I Sing “in the shadow of your wings I cling to you…” listen

My Soul Rejoices by Jackie François (spiritandsong) from the CD Your Kingdom is Glorious listen on YouTube

Sacred Heart Prayer by Hess/Diliberto (GIA) “I offer you this poor heart of mine…make me humble…” found in NOVUM.

Shepherd by Amanda Cook (Bethel Music Publishing/CCLI) “Good Shepherd of my soul, take my hand and lead me on.” (Preparation / 2nd Communion)

Shepherd Me, O God by Marty Haugen (GIA)

The Well by Blakesley/Mayberry/Muglia/Aaron Robertson (EchoHarbor) “I’m done with empty wells; I’m over the things the world tries to sell. I’ve tried to fill my cup only to find it wasn’t enough.” (Closing)

To You, O Lord by Lorraine Hess (WLP) from the CD As I Pray and in the collection “To you, O lord, I lift my soul…” (Preparation / Communion) listen

Wear the Crown by Lorraine Hess (GIA) “He said the last would be made first…” found in the collection NOVUM.

With All My Heart by Laubacher/Blakesley/Kroger (Echo Harbor Music) “Lord, I surrender my life in your hands. This is my offering, all that I am…” OCP Digital Music Library

Worthy of It All by Brymer/Hall (CCLI) “All the saints and angels Bow before Your throne…” (2^nd Communion)

Your Grace Is Enough by Matt Maher (spiritandsong) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and VOICES “Great is your faithfulness, O God…” (Closing Song) listen