Song Ideas for the 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, June 21, 2026

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: Lord, In Your Great Love Answer Me by Marty Haugen (GIA) found In NOVUM (A)

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.”

SONGS:

Altar of Hope (Be Still) by Hess/Diliberto (WLP) from the CD Glorify Him  and the collection VOICES and NOVUM (A) “God is our refuge where fear fades away.” listen (Preparation / Communion)

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

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)

Belong by Chris DeSilva (GIA) found in the collection NOVUM (A).  “You are my light and my salvation…why should I be afraid?…” (Preparation / Communion)

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

(Father’s Day) Good, Good Father by Brown/Barrett (Capitol CMG/CCLI) “I am loved by you…”  (Communion Meditation)

(Father’s Day) Goodness of God by Johnson/Fielding/Cash/Ingram (Capitol CMG/CCLI) “O your mercy never fails me…I’ve known you as a father…All my life you have been faithful…Your goodness is running after me…” (Preparation / Communion Meditation)

Have No Anxiety by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Word for Word “Have no anxiety at all…”  (I do a much slower/quiet version of this song when used as a meditation after communion.) listen to this version – LINK

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 Am Loved by God by Trevor Thomson (GIA) found in the collection NOVUM (A). “In anguish and in deep distress; I am loved by God.” (Communion Meditation)

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)  found in the collection VOICES. “He became sin who knew no sin that we might become his righteousness…” (Use anywhere except Psalm) listen

Lord, Let Your Face Shine Upon Us by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) from the CD Unravel listen on YouTube “Have pity on me and hear my prayer…When I call, answer me, O my just God, you who relieve me when I am in distress.” (Closing)

(Father’s Day) For Us by Sarah Hart & Sarah Kroger (Integrity/CCLI) chart  “O how deep the Father‘s love…the Savior’s heart…the Spirit guides…” (Preparation / Communion)

(Father’s Day) Of the Father’s Love Begotten by Ubowski/Hart (Essential Music/GIA/CCLI) found in the collection VOICES “Forever in the Father’s love we stand…”  (Preparation / Communion) listen

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 , the collection VOICES, and the CD In Every Age  “We face the unknown but still we remember that God is with us…” (Closing) listen

(Father’s Day) 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)

Shout to the North by Martin Smith (Capitol CMG/CCLI) found in the collections Voices as One vol. 2and VOICES. “Shout to the north and the south, sing to the east and the west, Jesus is Savior to all, Lord of heaven and earth.”  (Gathering / Preparation / Closing) listen

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  and the collection VOICES “…every hand that reaches out to offer peace…for as long as I shall live I will testify to love.”  (Preparation / Closing) listen

We Come to You by Josh Blakesley (spiritandsong.com) from the CD Waiting and the collection VOICES “We come to you, broken, hungry…” (Communion)  listen

With All My Heart by Laubacher/Blakesley/Kroger (Echo Harbor Music) OCP Digital Music Library “You are my refuge, my shelter my peace, Lord I will trust You in everything.”

You Alone by Parker/Crowder (Capitol CMG/CCLI) “You alone are Father and you alone are good…you alone are God.” (Gathering / Preparation / Communion)

You are My Rock by Michael T. Pierce (WLP) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and VOICES and on the CD Forever Will I Sing “My God is the rock where I take refuge…” (Preparation / Communion) listen