Song Ideas for 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, January 18, 2026 (A)
Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 66:40) “All the earth shall bow down before you, O God, and shall sing to you, shall sing to your name, O Most High!”
Responsorial Psalm:
Here I Am, Lord by Tony Alonso (GIA) found in NOVUM (A).
Here Am I, Lord by Steve Angrisano (spiritandsong) from the CD A New Day
FREE PSALM: Here I Am, Lord by Ed Bolduc (lead sheet) (DEMO)
Gospel Acclamation: (John 1:14a, 12a): “The Word of God became flesh and dwelt among us. To those who accepted him, he gave power to become children of God.”
Communion Antiphon: (Psalm 12:5): “You have prepared a table before me, and how precious is the chalice that quenches my thirst“
OR
(1 John 4:16): “We have come to know and to believe in the love that God has for us.“
MORE SONGS:
All the Earth Adores You by John Angotti (WLP/GIA) found in NOVUM (A).
Behold by WAL (WLP) from the CD Always and Everywhere and found in the collection VOICES and NOVUM (A). “Behold…with the saints and angels.” (Communion) listen
Behold the Lamb of God by Matt Maher (spiritandsong) found in the collection VOICES. “You are my Lord, it’s you I adore…” listen (Communion)
Behold What You See by Bernard Sexton (GIA) found in the collection NOVUM (A)
The Blessing by Brown/Carnes/Jobe/Furtick (Captiol CMG/Essential/CCLI) “The Lord bless you and keep you…May his blessing be upon you…” (Communion Meditation)
The Face of God by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD The Face of God and found in the collection Voices as One vol. 1 the collection VOICES ”Son of God and Son of Man…he is the Lamb.” (Closing) listen
God of Promise by Aaron Thompson (WLP/GIA) found in the collection NOVUM (A) “Lamb of God, O saving Shepherd…Son of Mary…born to earth in humble manger…” (Gathering / Preparation) listen
God of Wonders by Byrd/Hindalong (Capitol CMG/Brentwood-Benson/CCLI) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and on the CD Strong In Faith and VOICES “Lord of all creation, of water, earth and sky….” listen
He Is Exalted by Twila Paris (EMI/CCLI) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 1 and VOICES “He is the Lord! Forever his truth shall reign! Heaven and earth rejoice in his holy name!” (Gathering / Closing) listen
Here I Am, Lord by Daniel Schutte (OCP) “I will go, Lord, if you lead me…” (Gathering / Preparation / Communion)
Here I Am to Worship by Tim Hughes (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and on the CD Strong In Faith and found in the collection VOICES “Light of the world you stepped down into darkness…Here I am to bown down…” (Gathering / Preparation) listen
I Send You Out by John Angotti (WLP) from the CD Rise Up, My People and the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and VOICES and NOVUM (A). “I send you out on a mission of love, and know that I am with you always until the end of the world.” (Closing) listen
I Will Choose Christ by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) from the CD Find Us Ready “I will choose love, I choose to serve” (Preparation / Communion Meditation)
Jesus, Messiah by Reeves/Carson/Cash/Tomlin (Capitol CMG/Music Services/CCLI) found in the collection VOICES. “All glory to you, God, the Light of the World.” (Use anywhere except Psalm) listen
Love Has Come by Matt Maher (spiritandsong) from the CD The End and the Beginning listen on YouTube “Word of God enthroned, dwell in us forevermore.” (Gathering / Preparation / Closing)
Make Us Your Own by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Awake to the Day and the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and VOICES “Messiah, Lamb of God, our Lord.” (Preparation / Communion) listen
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
The Name of Jesus by Brian Flynn (WLP) from the CD Born Again and found in the collection NOVUM (A)and VOICES. “Every knee will bow down, every tongue will confess that you are the glory of God.” (Closing) listen
Paschal Mystery by Bradley Knuckles (WLP) ) found in the collection VOICES and NOVUM (A). “Bread of Life broken for the world…we find in you what nothing else can give. You satisfy the heart.” (Preparation / Communion) listen
Rest On Us by Lake, Smith, Bashta, Jay, White, Brown (CCLI/Bethel/Capitol/Curb) “Holy Spirit, come rest on us…Come down, Spirit when you move…” (Preparation / Communion Meditation / Closing)
Shine the Light by WAL (WLP) from the CD Always and Everywhere and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 3 and VOICES “Shine the light, shine his light, to all the nations, be the love, be his love that won us salvation.” (Closing Song) listen
We Adore You by Tucker, Stowe (GIA) found in the collection NOVUM.. “Your flesh is truly food. Your blood is saving drink…Holy and Anointed One…Jesus you are here…“ (Communion)
We Fall Down by Chris Tomlin (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2, VOICES, and on the CD Fountain of Mercy “We bow down, we lay our crowns at the feet of Jesus. The greatness of mercy and love…” (Gathering / Preparation / Communion) listen
Worthy of It All by Brymer/Hall (CCLI) “All the saints and angels Bow before Your throne…”
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) listen