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Before I was informed of Breaking Bread’s new songs, I was looking at the songs of creation in Wild Goose’s book “Heaven Shall Not Wait”. They follow that with songs of “God, Coming Among Us” – perfect for Advent – … Continue reading →

This is the last of the new songs from Breaking Bread for 2022. The ones I haven’t covered in this series I have dealt with before, other than Sarah Hart’s Mass of St Mary Magdalene. (not game) This is a … Continue reading →

This is a spirited recessional from Dan Schutte that is included in Breaking Bread 2022. The chorus is singable and fairly normal but the verse meanders through a few keys to make for a memorable trip. The sheet music can … Continue reading →

It’s a song for Reconciliation, it’s a song for Lent. This Roc O’Connor song has been added to Breaking Bread for 2022 and has a firm claim to liturgical usefulness. The sheet music is at OCP and the text is … Continue reading →

An obvious choice for Ash Wednesday and Lent with a refrain for both situations and many verses to choose from for applicability and length, this song by Lourdes Montgomery is a new selection for Breaking Bread. OCP will sell the … Continue reading →

This is song for Eucharist set to the tune GREENSLEEVES so everyone knows the tune already. The text is from the wonderful Delores Dufner. If your voice cracks on “What Child is This” then you will have the same problem … Continue reading →

Ken Canedo wrote this song of comfort based on Revelation 21 that has been added to Breaking Bread for 2022. It is a song that suits Easter or funerals or as a reflection when faith might be seem difficult. The … Continue reading →

Sarah Hart’s take on this Psalm is new for Breaking Bread in 2022. The singable refrain will be fine for the assembly and the cantor can chant or sing metrically as is their wont. The sheet music is at OCP … Continue reading →

This is an Easter song from Bob Hurd and has been added to Breaking Bread for 2022. He used Colossians 3:3 for the refrain and the verses cover a lot of territory so you could verses for Communion, Pentecost, Baptism, … Continue reading →

This song is based on Psalm 84 and written by Roc O’Connor SJ. It has been added to Breaking Bread for 2022. This is going to be tricky – the refrain is slow and dignified at 69bpm and the verses … Continue reading →