Author Archives: maddg

This Stephen Kirk song is his take on Crux fidelis. His music and translation is at his site. My backing does it no favours but will give you the idea. I switched on BIABs fake organ and increased the tempo … Continue reading →

The free to download songs at Stephen Kirk’s website, are mostly Psalms and Easter songs, and are under the “Resources” tab. This is one of his Good Friday songs and would be lovely for veneration. It is quite singable. Come … Continue reading →

This is a song by Stephen Kirk for Holy Thursday. It is another lovely song, but your cantor will need a fair old range to cope, especially in the third stanza. The assembly should be fine singing the refrain. You … Continue reading →

Stephen Kirk, a Catholic musician from Canberra, is coming to Tasmania in November and barring unforeseen circumstances I hope to attend his workshop. I have not heard of him, but his site shows years of activity. He has lots of … Continue reading →

This is another song from Adelaide, by Peter and Lauren Bierer. While written for the 2022 Diocesan Assembly it has a use as a gathering song or for Pentecost. I didn’t get fooled into Dm7 chords this time. The sheet … Continue reading →

I was at a small songwriter’s workshop last weekend arranged by Monica O’Brien and I am still decompressing a little. I met some wonderful talented songwriters and was inspired by what they are all up to. Peter and Lauren Bierer … Continue reading →

Entrance: Christ Be Near Us (Ogilvy/O’Brien) AOV NG 21 Psalm 92 (McKenna) The Lord is king, he is robed in majesty. Gifts: A Place at the Table  (Shirley Erena Murray – Lori True) AOV NG 1 Communion: Hymn to Christ … 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: Centre of My Life (Inwood) AOV 2/170 Communion: Bread Broken, … Continue reading →

Entrance: Christ Be Near Us (Ogilvy/O’Brien) AOV NG 21 Psalm 145 (McKenna) Praise the Lord my soul! Praise the Lord my soul! Gifts: Harvest (Grant) AOV Digital Communion: Bread of Life (Farrell) AOV 1/164 Recessional: Sing of the Lord’s Goodness … Continue reading →

Entrance: Glory and Praise to Our God (Schutte) AOV 1/16 Psalm 17 (McKenna) I love you, Lord, my strength. I love you, Lord, my strength. Gifts: Centre of My Life (Inwood) AOV 2/170 Communion: I Have Loved You (Joncas) AOV 1/126 … Continue reading →