Psalm 121 (122)

I rejoiced when I heard them say. Common Psalm Project — related settings have the suffix CP Common Psalm: Ordinary Time 9 —  for the last weeks of the year Psalm 121 (122): 1–9. r. 1 — Let us go to God’s house rejoicing. CP Ps 121 (pdf) 1st Sunday of Advent,...

Helmsley Alleluia

This setting is based on the hymn tune Helmsley usually sung to Lo, he comes with clouds descending. It began when preparing for a small group where there would not be much time to rehearse. The readings suggested using Lo, he comes and I thought why not adapt as an...

Psalm 79 (80)

O shepherd of Israel, hear us. 1st Sunday of Advent — Year B 4th Sunday of Advent — Year C Psalm 79 (80): 2–3, 15–16. 18–19 r. 4 — God of hosts, bring us back; let your face shine on us and we shall be saved. Psalm 79 (Advent) (pdf) Psalm 79 (Advent) r (pdf)...

1st Sunday of Advent

Antiphons Advent-Christmas First Sunday of Advent EA To you, I lift up my soul (24) CA The Lord will bestow his bounty (84) Responsorial Psalm, Year A Psalm 121 (122): 1-2. 4-5. 6–9. r. cf. 1 — I rejoiced when I heard them say: Let us go to God’s house.’...

Psalm 24 (25)

To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. 1st Sunday of Advent — Year C Common Psalms: Advent I Psalm 24 (25):4-5. 8-9. 10. 14 r. 1 — To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. This setting uses the same tone for the verses and a similar response  as 1st Sunday of Lent and 26th...