Author Archives: maddg

This is one for APMN members who have received the latest newsletter that has the lyrics and a link to sheet music for Beth Doherty‘s song, “Garden / Laudato Si”, which will be useful in the Season of Creation. Since … Continue reading →

I’ll finish with Erwin Cabucos songs for now with this Christmas Song. He is admirably prolific, so I expect to have more to look at in the future. He is an Australian hymn writer based in a parish music setting, … Continue reading →

This is a sprightly hymn of praise by Erwin Cabucos that would be a great recessional. It seems to be inspired by several psalms. I think it would be a good song for young people to sing as well. The … Continue reading →

Erwin Cabucos simply describes this hymn he has written as “a song about being kind.” I think it is somewhat more than that, being suitable for a Second Rite of Reconciliation or during Lent. The sheet music can be purchased … Continue reading →

Inspired by Laudato Si, Erwin Cabucos has written a hymn in praise of creation. The verses have basically the same tune but there are lots of little variations to watch out for. It might need a cantor there, but the … Continue reading →

This song from Erwin Cabucos celebrates Australia’s only saint, St Mary Mackillop. He includes her best known statement, “never see a need without doing something.” It’s always good to have local Australian hymns about Australian subjects, as we are bombarded … Continue reading →

Erwin Cabucos has given as a song for Adoration and Communion. I like the well expressed sentiment in the third verse and the courage to sing the word “perplexed” in a hymn. He again uses a skipping sort of rhythm … Continue reading →

This is a sung prayer of invocation to the BVM to intercede in times of illness, written by Erwin Cabucos from Queensland, Australia. My Presbyterian upbringing has left me with many things: a belief that any psalm can be made … Continue reading →

The is a song for the Procession of the Gifts from Erwin Cabucos. He provides four verses, which either covers a very long procession, or means you can choose the most appropriate verses for each liturgy. I reckon the first … Continue reading →

Erwin Cabucos is an Australian songwriter who writes great songs that have liturgical uses, in this case, obviously, for sending forth. He asks us to to be the face of Christ as we take our faith into the world. He … Continue reading →