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Song Ideas for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 21, 2020
Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 28 (27):8–9) “The Lord is the strength of his people, a saving refuge for the one he has anointed. Save your people, Lord, and bless your heritage, and govern them forever.”
*Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 69:8–10, 14, 17, 33–35) “Lord, in Your great love, answer me”
Gospel Acclamation: (John 15:26b, 27a) “The Spirit of truth will testify to me, says the Lord; and you also will testify.”
Communion Antiphon: (Psalm 145 (144):15) “The eyes of all look to you, Lord, and you give them their food in due season.”
Soul of Christ (Anime Christi) by Lorraine Hess – this song works well for a Spiritual Communion prayer for those watching online. A fresh setting of this beautiful text. It is available as an octavo or lead sheet youtube
MORE SONGS:
Because He Lives (Amen) by Maher and various (Gaither Copyright/Capitol CMG/Music Services/Essential Music/CCLI) “Because he lives I can face tomorrow…every fear is gone.” (Preparation / Communion Meditation)
Blessed are We by Trevor Thomson (GIA) “We have the calling to love beyond borders or fears, colors or status; love for the loveless, hope for the hopeless” (Preparation / Communion)
Can We Love by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) from the CD Captured listen from YouTube “It’s more than shouting God’s name. It’s more than singing this song. Loving our neighbor as ourselves the kingdom of love we will know.” (Song of Gathering / Preparation)
Everlasting God by Brown/Riley (Capitol CMG/CCLI) “Strength will rise as we wait upon the Lord…our hope, our strong deliverer.” (Gathering / Song of Preparation / Closing Song)
Good, Good Father by Brown/Barrett (Capitol CMG/CCLI) “I am loved by you…” (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 (Communion)
I Am Yours (Consume Me, Completely) by Trevor Thomson (WLP) from CD In Shadow and In Light and the collection More Voices as One vol. 2 click here to preview full score and listen “Bread of Life, Wine of Peace, Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity, consume me…” (Communion)
I Love You, Lord by Matt Maher (spiritandsong) listen on YouTube “My stronghold, my refuge, your righteousness will see me through…” (Preparation / Communion)
Jesus, Messiah by Reeves/Carson/Cash/Tomlin (Capitol CMG/Music Services/CCLI) “All glory to you, God, the Light of the World.” (Use anywhere except Psalm)
King of Kings by Ligertwood/Ingram (Capitol CMG/Essential Music/CCLI) “By His blood and in His Name, In His freedom I am free For the love of Jesus Christ Who has resurrected me.” (Gathering / 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.” (Closing)
Many and One by Steve Angrisano (spiritandsong.com) listen on YouTube “and together we are all his hands and his feet, bringing mercy and peace to this world.” (Gathering / Preparation / Communion)
Remembrance by Hastings/Davenport (Capitol CMG/CCLI) “Hallelujah, I’ll live my life in remembrance. Hallelujah, Your promise I won’t forget.” (Communion)
Run to the Father by Carnes/Maher/Jackson (Capitol CMG/Essential Music/CCLI) “I run to the Father, I fall into grace. I’m done with the hiding, No reason to wait…” (Preparation / Communion Meditation)
The Feast Meant for Everyone by Booth/Hart (OCP) “Bread for the immigrant, bread for the poor, bread for the hungry who beg at our door. Food for the outcast waiting to belong; come to the feast meant for everyone.” (Preparation / Communion)
*The Rock of Faith by Ed Bolduc (WLP) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and on the CD In Every Age “We face the unknown…with every little act of love, I know I won’t deny you, Lord.” (Closing)
Testify by NeedtoBreathe (Downtown DMP Songs) listen on YouTube “There is a peace, there is a love you can get lost inside…let me hear you testify.” (Closing)
*Testify to Love by Pool/Field/VanManen/Riekerk (EMI Blackwood/Universal Music/CCLI) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 “…every hand that reaches out to offer peace…for as long as I shall live I will testify to love.” (Preparation / Closing)
Way Maker by Osinachi Kalu Okoo Egbu (Integrity Music Europe / CCLI) “Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper, light in the darkness…” (use anywhere except Psalm)
We Believe by Hooper/Fike/Ryan (Capitol CMG/CCLI) “In this time of desperation when all we know is doubt and fear…we believe in God the Father, we believe in Jesus Christ…and he’s coming back again.’ (Preparation / Communion)
We Gather As the Body of Christ by John Angotti (WLP) from the CD We Gather In Love click here to preview full score and listen “We gather as the Body of Christ to receive the Body of Christ. We go forth as the Body of Christ…” (Gathering / Preparation)
Who You Say I Am by Fielding/Morgan (Capitol CMG/CCLI) “Who am I that the highest king would welcome me?” (Preparation / Communion)
*You are My Rock by Michael T. Pierce (WLP) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and on the CD Forever Will I Sing “My God is the rock where I take refuge…” (Preparation / Communion)