Monthly Archives: October 2024

This is another of Monica O’Brien’s selection of recent Australian songs. This is by Michael Harvey and Ronelle McKay and has themes suitable for Lent and Confirmation. It has us singing in the voice of Jesus, which upsets some people, … Continue reading →

This is another of the modern Australian songs suggested by Monica O’Brien in her recent newsletter. This is by Amanda McKenna and for all those who cannot stand to hear Sebastian Temple’s “Prayer of St Francis” again – as I … Continue reading →

In her recent newsletter, looking at the advanced age and distant origin of the songs we sing in Australian parishes, Monica O’Brien put up some good examples of Australian music we could be using. They are all songs that are … Continue reading →

Monica O’Brien sent out a newsletter from Willow Publishing recently about the songs we use in worship in Australian parishes. I reproduce here the main points she makes: Recently, I read shocking statistics from ONE LICENSE reports that clearly indicate … Continue reading →

I’m still trying to use the readings from the missal to inspire song writing. This is (loosely) based on the readings from the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C, where Jesus tells the disciples to “put out into deep … Continue reading →

This is the last track on Proclaim Lismore Wildfire’s 2019 album, All Things New. It’s a prayerful chant of praise that can go for as long as you wish. It was written by Rachael Kama, Blair McWhinney, Emily Millan and … Continue reading →

This is a song for personal reflection from Wildfire Lismore found in their 2019 album, All Things New. I was worried everything would be rowdy, but this album has heart felt reflective pieces as well. It was written by Rachael … Continue reading →

This is the title track from Proclaim Lismore Wildfire’s 2019 album All Things New. It is a lovely, gentle sung prayer asking for the Holy Spirit to change us. It would be useful in Pentecost and also as a reflection … Continue reading →

The next song from All Things New by Proclaim Lismore Wildfire is “Steadfast Love” written by Rachael Kama, Cameron O’Toole and Laurie Pratt. It is for youth assemblies and is both a song of praise and a cry from the … Continue reading →

I heading warily into the area of youth ministry, a place from which age disqualifies me rather. However, I recently met some impressive young people who have been involved in Proclaim Lismore Wildfire and heard some of the music written … Continue reading →