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Michael Herry wrote this one for Easter 2B but it would perhaps work as a recessional mantra. I doubt it would fit in a Mass at the kiss of peace without mucking up the liturgical flow, so despite the obvious … Continue reading →

Lenny Smith has asked for some extra love for this nice song he wrote that I have already blogged here. If it’s been sung for the Pope that’s good enough for another look, and I made a somewhat more restrained … Continue reading →

I’m working through Michael Herry‘s songs in “God of Surprises” for specific liturgies. This one is based on John 21:1-19 and is for EASTER 3C. Marist Music provide the sheet music for free and you can hear it sung there … Continue reading →

This song is for the third Sunday of Easter Year A. It is from “God of Surprises” by Michael Herry. The sheet music is free at Marist Music, where you can hear their version. Did not our hearts burn within … Continue reading →

This is an Easter song from Michael Herry, specifically for Easter 2A. The cantor or choir sings the first stanza and the assembly responds with the second to the same tune. The sheet music is free at Marist Music, where … Continue reading →

I’m in the part of “God of Surprises” in which Michael Herry has short songs specific to certain celebrations or seasons. This hymn, based on John 3:14-21, is noted for Lent and Holy Week (especially Lent 4 Year B). It … Continue reading →

I have never been very happy with Palm Sunday songs I’ve used, so I’m interested in Michael Herry’s song for Passion Sunday from “God of Surprises”. It is based on Matt 21:9. The sheet music is free at Marist Music. … Continue reading →

Michael Herry notes this as a song for Lent and especially Lent 5 Year B. But honestly, this will work as a communion hymn pretty much any time of the year where a minor key isn’t jarring and the tune … Continue reading →

This is a Michael Herry song from “God of Surprises” for Christmas. It has a neat harmony line and sounds lot of fun. The sheet music can be downloaded for free at Marist Music, where you can hear their version … Continue reading →

This section of “God of Surprises” by Michael Herry has songs designed for specific liturgical purposes. You may find uses outside what he suggests, but you can be at least sure they are all going to fit into the mass … Continue reading →