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Song Ideas for the 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 12, 2020
Entrance Antiphon: (Psalm 17 (16):15) “As for me, in justice I shall behold your face; I shall be filled with the vision of your glory.”
Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 65:10, 11, 12–13, 14) “The seed that falls on good ground will yield a fruitful harvest.”
The Seed that Falls On Good Ground by Ed Bolduc (edolducmusic.com) lead sheet demo
Gospel Acclamation: “The seed is the word of God, Christ is the sower. All who come to him will have life forever.”
Communion Antiphon: (Psalm 84 (83):4–5) “The sparrow finds a home, and the swallow a nest for her young: by your altars, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God. Blessed are they who dwell in your house, forever singing your praise.”
OR
(John 6:57) “Whoever eats my flesh and drink my blood remains in me and I in him, says the Lord.”
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:
A Rightful Place by Steve Angrisano (spiritandsong) from the CD A New Day listen on YouTube “Breaking through our deafness so we hear you.” (Closing Song)
And We Cry Holy by Aaron Thompson (GIA) from the CD 10,000 Angels and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 1 “The Word of God is simple and worthy of trust.” (Preparation / Closing)
Bread of Angels by Curtis Stephan (spiritandsong) listen on YouTube “Word incarnate, dwell within is; pierce our hardened hearts.”
*Bread of Life by Michael John Poirier (this arr. published by WLP) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 1 “Word of God, foundation strong…”
*Breathe by Marie Barnett (Vineyard/CCLI) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and on the CD Come, Holy Spirit “This is my daily bread…your very word spoken to me.”
Breathe On Me, O Breath of God by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Hymns and the collection More Voices as One vol. 3 listen“my will to yours incline until this selfish part of me glows with your fire divine.” (Preparation / Communion)
Build My Life by Younker/Martin/Kapel/Redman/Barret (Capitol CMG/Bethel Music/CCLI) “And I will build my life upon your love. It is a firm foundation.” (Preparation / Commuion Meditation)
Cornerstone by Jackie Francois (spiritandsong) from the CD Divine Comedy listen on YouTube “Save us from the thorns and the shallow hard ground…” (Preparation / Communion Meditation)
Desert Song by Brooke Ligertwood (Capitol CMG/CCLI) –We always play this a little slower than this recording. “I know I’m filled to be emptied again. The seed I’ve received I will sow.” (Preparation / Communion Meditation)
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Hymnsand found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 2 “I am this dark world’s light…” (Preparation / Communion)
*If Today You Hear the Voice of God by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD The Face of God and found in the collection Voices as One vol. 1“…harden not your hearts.” (Preparation / Communion Meditation)
Lord, You Have the Words by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD The Face of God and found in the collection Voices as One vol. 1 “The law of the Lord is perfect…the rule of the Lord is to be trusted…” (Communion)
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)
*Open My Eyes by Jesse Manibusan (spiritandsong) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and on the CD We Will be the Light “Open my ears, Lord, help me to hear your Word.” (Gathering / Preparation / Communion)
*Rain Down by Jaime Cortez (spiritandsong) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 2 and on the CD Come, Holy Spirit “Faithful and true is the Word of our God.” (Gathering / Preparation / Communion)
Shine the Light by WAL (WLP/GIA) from the CD Always and Everywhere and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 3 “Marching on forward, bringing out your Word as we go out to the world.” (Closing)
*Thy Word by Grant/Smith (Capitol CMG/Word Music/CCLI) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 1 “Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.” (Preparation / Communion Meditation)
Word of God Speak by Millard/Kipley (Essential Music Publishing/Word Entertainment/CCLI) “Word of God, speak. Would you pour down like rain, washing my eyes to see your majesty…?” (Preparation / Communion Meditation)
More Songs on Unity / Hope
Awakening by Tomlin/Morgan (Capitol CMG/CCLI) “In our hearts Lord in this nation: awakening. Holy Spirit we desire awakening.” (Preparation / Communion)
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)
Build a Family by Ed Bolduc (WLP) found in the collection Voices as One vol. 1 and the Wedding Collection: Love One Another “and may be build a family of love…” (Preparation / Communion)
By Our Love by Christy Nockels (Capitol CMG/CCLI) “…let us come together…walking in the Spirit, there’s much to be done” (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)
From the Inside Out by Joel Houston (Capitol CMG/CCLI) “In my heart in my soul, Lord, I give You control. Consume me from the inside out Lord. Let justice and praise Become my embrace To love You from the inside out.” (Song of Preparation / Communion)
Go Into the World by Tom Booth (spiritandsong) found on the CD You Welcomed Me “Go into the world loving the people that you meet. Seek out the poor, the sick and the lonely. Let mercy lead, as you have received, for they are my sheep.” (Preparation / Communion / Closing)
Hold Us Together by Maher/Wilson (Capitol CMG/CCLI) “…ain’t the law of the land or the government…but it’s all you need. And love will hold us together…” (Closing)
Holy Spirit, We’re Calling You by Ed Bolduc (WLP/GIA) “For the healing of the world, for the healing of the nations, Lord we pray with one voice, one song for all the earth.” Listen (Use anywhere except Psalm)
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)
O God of Love by Ed Bolduc (WLP) from the CD Hymns and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 3 “God of love, bring us to your love…in this world ever-changing your way is clear, holy Lord, you are God of love.” (Song of Preparation / Closing Song)
Revive Us, O God by Jesse Manibusan (OCP) “Weary for the burden of ignorance grown…breathe into us the ways of your wisdom…when we choose your way, choose your truth, when we choose life…” (Preparation / Communion)
Take My Life by Tomlin et al (Capitol CMG/CCLI) “Take my life and let it be consecrated all to thee.” (Song of Preparation / Communion)
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 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)
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 In Love by John Angotti (WLP) from the CD We Gather In Love and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 2 “United in one spirit, each different in appearance, all are welcomed in the house of God. We gather in love.” (Gathering / Preparation / Communion)
Whatever You Do by John Angotti (WLP) from the CD Joy Beyond Our Dreams and found in the collection More Voices as One vol. 1 “Whatever you do to the least of your sisters and brothers you have done to me.” (Preparation / Closing)
Where Charity and Love Abide by Trevor Thomson (WLP) from the CD In Shadow and In Light “Where charity and love…there God is found.” (Song of Preparation / Communion)