Monthly Archives: October 2021

Chris de Silva – the American one, not the talented songwriter from Perth – wrote this reflective prayer for peace and mission that has been added to Breaking Bread for 2022. I note it appears in “Of Womb and Tomb: … Continue reading →

This is a song that is well known in the USA and has been added to Breaking Bread for 2022. The text is by James Weldon Johnson (1871–1938) and it was set by his brother, J. Rosamond Johnson (1873–1954). It … Continue reading →

This selection for Breaking Bread 2022 is called a traditional Spiritual by OCP, but has been attributed to Blind Willie Johnson who recorded it in 1928. It is based on the parable, obviously, but there are varying lyrics that bring … Continue reading →

Not many hymns come marked “a gentle calypso”, but this song by ValLimar and Frank Jansen does. It was added to Breaking Bread for 2022 and is noted as for anointing and funerals, but really fits most places in the … Continue reading →

Sr Paule Freeburg wrote this prayer based on Psalm 143. It is set by Christopher Walker and has been added to Breaking Bread for 2022. The themes of trust and healing are prominent. The verses have fiddly variations that might … Continue reading →

This is a prayer for peace by Jesse Manibusan and Sarah Hart that has been added to Breaking Bread for 2022. It also has Spanish lyrics translated by Ivan Diaz and Juan J. Sosa. This is singable as well as … Continue reading →

Entrance: Lord, the Light of Your Love (Kendrick) AOV 2/59 Psalm 92 (McKenna) The Lord is king; he is robed in majesty. Gifts: Blessed be Our God  (McKenna) AOV NG 13 Communion: Unless a Grain of Wheat (Farrell) AOV 1/35 … Continue reading →

Entrance: Come to Set Us Free (Farrell) AOV 1/39 Psalm 15 (McKenna) Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope. Gifts: Be With Me Lord (Haugen) Communion: Bread Broken, Wine Shared … Continue reading →

Entrance: Come As You Are (Brown) AOV 1/31 Psalm 145 (McKenna) Praise the Lord, my soul! Praise the Lord, my soul! Gifts: The Cry of the Poor (Foley) AOV 1/83   Communion: Bread of Life  (Farrell) AOV 1/164 Thanksgiving:    The … Continue reading →

Entrance: Summoned By Love (O’Brien/Watts) AOV 2/18 Psalm 17 (McKenna) I love you Lord, my strength. I love you Lord, my strength. Gifts: I Give You a New Commandment (Hurd) Communion: I Have Loved You (Joncas) AOV 1/126 Thanksgiving:   All I … Continue reading →