Monthly Archives: February 2012

This is a Fr Frank Andersen classic that so loved as to be just about beyond criticism. He has visited our parish on a couple of occasions and was a delight, and his book on the Eucharist is essential reading. The transcript … Continue reading →

We tried using this song some years ago but found it quite difficult – I still think it is a good song though.  The problem was the long gaps between words in the chorus and inventive phrasing I think. The … Continue reading →

This is an extremely popular song by David Haas, which is a frequently used entrance song but is also good for RCIA and even as a recessional.  The bass run is great if you can do it (I can’t). Even … Continue reading →

An early P&W song from Graham Kendrick that we have often used as a recessional. There is a noisy live version here (under Shine…) that is probably a little too fast to enunciate the words in the verse – if that is … Continue reading →

Delores Dufner wrote this text to the tune Beach Spring 87 87 D, which is better known as the tune to “God of Day and God of Darkness.” A snippet can be heard here. Verse 1 Pulsing Spirit, rippling river, … Continue reading →

A chant by Monica O’Brien and Trisha Watts to accompanied a series of prayers listed in AOV Vol 2. You can hear the chant here at AOV’s website. It can be purchased for download at As One Voice. May we … Continue reading →

I suspect this is not one of David Haas’s best songs (do remember that I like his music usually) – it’s a bit sing-songy and soporific. Hear his version at myspace. I’ve never played it but I suspect I would take … Continue reading →

This time a chant from John Bell and Graham Maule based on Ps 46. AOV suggest it as a gathering song  – that would be interesting as unaccompanied chant like this. AOV has a very basic arrangement – you can see a … Continue reading →

The music for next week’s liturgy has been chosen by the liturgy team.  We are still using the revised Mass Shalom:   Entrance: All Are Welcome Vs 1,4(Haugen) Psalm: The Lord is Kind and Merciful (Booth) Spirit & Song 2/274 … Continue reading →

I grew up in the Presbyterian church, where we sang choruses – simple, repetitive songs that were simple to learn and sing at Sunday School and a contrast to the rather somber songs sang during the church service. John Bell as … Continue reading →