Author Archives: maddg

Yes, I know. There is only one “Hearts on Fire” written in Brisbane, Australia and it is written by Michael Mangan. Except that in 2015, David MacGregor must have thought we needed another one. An obvious pick for Pentecost, it … Continue reading →

The is a recently composed chorus for all ages in a reggae style from David MacGregor. Done gently it may be suitable for Gifts. The sheet music is at his site. He loves his reggae. We want to hear your … Continue reading →

David MacGregor says this is “a reflective song, based on theme for UCA: Qld Synod 25th anniversary,” which was twenty something years ago. I wish them a happy fiftieth. It is a commissioning and commitment hymn. The sheet music is … Continue reading →

I could see this David MacGregor song used in Lent, for anointing or even a second rite. While based on a psalm that is part lament and part prayer for protection, Jesus becomes the hope. The sheet music is at … Continue reading →

David MacGregor based this song on Psalm 78:1-7, and so it is a psalm of praise I suppose. Looking at the text it could have a use a recessional. The sheet music is available at his website. I made these … Continue reading →

More children’s song goodness from David MacGregor. The sheet music is hard to download so I have posted a pdf version below.

I was daydreaming at Mass yesterday – mea culpa Father Bala – and was wondering what the best mass I had ever attended was. I can think of a lot of worse ones: our only Irish mass in Tralee with … Continue reading →

The prolific and celebrated American hymn writer, Ruth Duck, died on Boxing Day. Her text for “As a Fire Is Meant For Burning” is a favourite of mine and set here to the traditional shape note tune BEACH SPRING. This … Continue reading →

Entrance: All Are Welcome (Haugen) Psalm 102 (McKenna) The Lord is kind and merciful. Gifts: Be Merciful (Haugen) Communion: To the Table We Are Called (O’Brien/Harvey) AOVD Recessional: Go Make a Difference  (Angrisano/Tomaszek) AOV NG 52

Listening to the backing for the psalm reminds me that I made these quickly, some time ago just to learn them and I was paying no attention whether the style was suitable. This one isn’t. Entrance: A New Heart for … Continue reading →