Hymns for the 3rd Sunday of Lent, Year A (March 8, 2026)

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Divine Thirst: The Theme for the 3rd Sunday of Lent

The liturgy for the Third Sunday of Lent in Year A centers on one of the most powerful symbols in scripture: water. Specifically, the readings explore how Jesus is the only source of living water that can truly assuage our spiritual thirst. In addition, we are reminded that God pours His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit. Therefore, our musical choices should reflect this movement from dryness and hardening of hearts toward the refreshing grace found in Christ. Consequently, the following selections are designed to help your congregation enter deeper into this mystery.

Liturgy of the Word: Readings and Responsorial Psalm

In the first place, let us examine the scriptural foundations for this Sunday, which provide the context for our song selections.

  • First Reading (Exodus 17:3-7): The people complain to Moses of their thirst. As a result, he appeals to God, who guides him to strike a rock at Horeb to draw water.
  • Second Reading (Romans 5:1-2, 5-8): Saint Paul explains that the love of God has been poured into our hearts by the Holy Spirit. Furthermore, he highlights that Christ died for us while we were still sinners.
  • Gospel (John 4:5-42): In this famous encounter, Jesus asks the Samaritan woman for a drink at the well and offers her “living water.”

Responsorial Psalm 94

R/. O that today you would listen to his voice, harden not your hearts.

  1. Come ring out our joy to the Lord.
  2. Come in, let us bow and bend low.

Suggested Hymns for the 3rd Sunday of Lent

Because this Sunday has such a clear focus on “Living Water” and the “Rock of Ages,” we have gathered a wide variety of hymns. Specifically, these songs are categorized to help you plan a cohesive Mass.

Entrance and Gathering Hymns

To begin the celebration, these hymns focus on approaching God with an open heart:

  • Amazing Grace
  • I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
  • O Praise our Great and Gracious Lord
  • Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing
  • Guide Me, O Thou Great Redeemer

Offertory and Preparation of Gifts

Similarly, during the presentation of gifts, these selections reflect our offering and God’s mercy:

  • Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me
  • What Wondrous Love Is This
  • What Can We Bring to Offer (CHB 67B)
  • Vaster Than Any Ocean
  • There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy

Communion Hymns

During the distribution of the Eucharist, focus on the theme of being refreshed by the Living Water:

  • Come to the Springs of Living Water
  • Come Let Us Drink of that New River
  • Shepherd of Souls, Refresh and Bless
  • Jesu, Lover of My Soul
  • The King of Love My Shepherd Is
  • Let us Break Bread Together
  • My Shepherd Will Supply My Need (Watts)

Recessional and Dismissal

Finally, as we are sent forth to be witnesses, these hymns provide a powerful conclusion:

  • Shall We Gather at the River
  • Wade in the Water
  • Glorious Things of You Are Spoken (Especially Verse 2)
  • Church of God, Beloved and Chosen
  • Have You Been to Jesus for the Cleansing Power?

Conclusion: Preparing for the Liturgy

In conclusion, it pays to invest time in the proper preparation of the Liturgy. By doing so, you ensure that the music is not just a background element, but a true vehicle for the Word of God. Ultimately, as the psalmist says: “I will forever sing of your love, O Lord.”

SONG SELECTION FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 2026: SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT, (YEAR A)

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The Vocation of Abraham and the Christian: Theme for the 2nd Sunday of Lent

The life of a Christian can be compared to a journey undertaken in the company of the Master. For example, Abraham was the first to set off on this journey because he answered a call from God. Similarly, every catechumen today is invited to leave his “country” to follow Christ. Furthermore, the Gospel shows us the only light that the catechumen should follow—the glory of the Transfiguration. However, the second reading reminds us not to be discouraged when we meet difficulties, as God’s grace sustains us. Therefore, we look to this Sunday as a call to move from darkness into His wonderful light. Ultimately, this journey leads us to the mountain of prayer.

Liturgy of the Word: Readings and Responsorial Psalm

To begin with, let us look at the scriptural foundations for this Sunday’s liturgy.

FIRST READING: “The call of Abraham, the father of the people of God.” (Genesis 12:1-4a.)

RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm 33:4-5. 18-19.20 and 22 (R. 22) R/. May your merciful love be upon us, as we hope in you, O Lord.

SECOND READING: In addition to the first reading, we hear that “God calls and enlightens us.” (2 Timothy 1:8b-10).

GOSPEL: Finally, the Gospel illustrates that “His face shone like the sun.” (Matthew 17:1-9).

Recommended Hymns and Song Selection

Below is the curated list of songs suitable for the liturgy on March 1, 2026. Specifically, these selections align with the themes of the Transfiguration and the call to discipleship.

Entrance Hymns

To start the Mass, you may choose from these powerful hymns:

  1. Immortal, Invisible (Tune: ST. DENIO)
  2. God of Mercy and Compassion (NCHB 111/ CHB 194)
  3. Tis Good, Lord, to be Here (Tune: CARLISLE, Lockhart)
  4. Hear, O Thou Bounteous, Maker (NCHB 147/ CHB 12)
  5. Hark my Soul (NCHB 137/ CHB 11)

Offertory Songs

Additionally, for the presentation of gifts, consider these options:

  1. Trust and Obey (NCHB 433/ CHB 61)
  2. O brothers of Christ Jesus (NCHB 264/ CHB 51)
  3. Take my Hands (NCHB 364/ CHB 59)
  4. Take my Life and Let it Be (Tune: ST. BEES/ MOZART)
  5. Ocean of Mercy

Communion Hymns

During the distribution of the Eucharist, these reflective songs are recommended:

  1. Transfigure us O Lord
  2. Take and Eat
  3. Be Thou my Vision (Tune: SLANE)
  4. Take me deeper in love (NCHB 363)
  5. Once more my soul (NCHB 305/ CHB 101)
  6. Praise to the Holiest (NCHB 322/ CHB 104)
  7. Misericordias Domini

Dismissal/Recessional Hymns

Lastly, as the congregation departs, these hymns provide an uplifting conclusion:

  1. Shine Jesus Shine
  2. How great Thou Art
  3. O God our Help in ages past (NCHB 274/ CHB 144)
  4. The King of love my Shepherd Is (Tune: DOMINUS REGIT ME)
  5. Praise the Lord, Ye Heavens (NCHB 321/ CHB 148)

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(Psalm) Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.

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Therefore, this is a composed Responsorial Psalm for the Solemnity of Jesus Christ, The King of the Universe (Year C), on November 23, 2025.

I rejoiced when they said to me,
“Let us go to the house of the Lord.”
And now our feet are standing
within your gates, O Jerusalem. R/.

It is there that the tribes go up,
the tribes of the Lord. For Israel’s witness it is
to praise the name of the Lord.
There were set the thrones for judgement,
the thrones of the house of David. R/.

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SONGS Selection FOR Sunday November 23, 2025, THE SOLEMNITY OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE

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The Solemnity of Christ the King: Theme and Theology

The first reading tells us how David, after defeating all his enemies, was anointed king over all Israel. Consequently, his kingdom, great and powerful, became the symbol of the kingdom of peace and justice that God would one day establish on earth. Israel waited many centuries for the coming of the one who would begin this kingdom. However, the gospel gives us God’s answer to expectations. In fact, Jesus was not proclaimed king as he sat on a throne, but when he was nailed to a cross. Therefore, His victory is the victory of love, not of arrogance or violence, as the second reading tells us. We end Year C and the liturgical cycle of three years with the image of Jesus forgiving everybody. Finally, let us keep in mind that God’s thoughts are not our thoughts, his ways are not ours. The heavens are as high above earth as his thoughts are above our thoughts (Is 55:8-9).

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THIRTY-FOURTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR C (LAST SUNDAY OF YEAR C)

Theme of the Sunday: A KING WHO CONDEMNS NOBODY.
The first reading tells us how David, after defeating all his enemies, was anointed king over all Israel. His kingdom, great and powerful, became the symbol of the kingdom of peace and justice that God would one day establish on earth. Israel waited many centuries for the coming of the one who would begin this kingdom. The gospel gives us God’s answer to expectations. Jesus was not proclaimed king as he sat on a throne, but when he was nailed to a cross. His victory is the victory of love, not of arrogance or violence, as the second reading tells us. We end Year C and the liturgical cycle of three years with the image of Jesus forgiving everybody. Let us keep in mind that God’s thoughts are not our thoughts, his ways are not ours. The heavens are as high above earth as his thoughts are above our thoughts (Is 55:8-9).

FIRST READING
“They anointed David king over Israel.”
A reading from the second Book of Samuel (2 Samuel 5:1-3)

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Psalm 122:1-2. 4-5 (R. cf. 1)

R/. Let us go rejoicing to the house of the Lord.

I rejoiced when they said to me,
“Let us go to the house of the Lord.”
And now our feet are standing
within your gates, O Jerusalem. R/.

It is there that the tribes go up,
the tribes of the Lord. For Israel’s witness it is
to praise the name of the Lord.
There were set the thrones for judgement,
the thrones of the house of David. R/.

SECOND READING
“He has transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son”
A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Colossians (Colossians 1: 12-20)

ALLELUIA Mark 11:9b. 10a
Alleluia.
Alleluia. Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the kingdom of our father David that is coming!
Alleluia.

GOSPEL
“Lord, remember me when you come in your kingly power.”
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke (Luke 23:35-43)

ENTRANCE

  1. Praise my soul (CHB 27)
  2. Christ is King of Earth and Heaven (CHB 272/58)
  3. O worship the King
  4. All creatures of our God and King
  5. The King of Glory Comes (CHB 39/377)
  6. All glory laud and honour
  7. Come thou Almighty King (CHB 6)
  8. Jesus Our Lord is King

OFFERTORY

  1. Kabiyesi o, Hosanna o
  2. Olisa by Jude Nnam
  3. Hail Redeemer, King Divine(275/132)
  4. Majesty
  5. Rejoice, the Lord is king
  6. Count your blessings
  7. Take and Sanctify
  8. Take our bread (CHB 60)
  9. Ocean of Mercy

COMMUNION

  1. King of Glory, King of Peace (CHB 281)
  2. What happiness can equal mine (CHB 123)
  3. Said the Lord (CHB 87)
  4. Crown him with many crowns (CHB 273)
  5. Eat this bread
  6. Jesus aha na-ato m uto
  7. Panis Angelicus
  8. All Hail the power of Jesus name

DISMISSAL

  1. Ora kene ike Jesu
  2. All Glory, Praise and Honour (CHB 126)
  3. Our God reigns
  4. Lord dismiss us (CHB 139)
  5. All hail the Power
  6. Jesus is God, the Solid Earth (CHB 280/194)

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Agada Godwin C

Approved by
Rev. Fr. Peter Osuntope – Director

Thanksgiving of Amazing Grace by Jude Nnam

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This is thanksgiving of amazing grace
Amazing grace, amazing grace
Thanksgiving of amazing grace
Lord bless the work of our hands
Amazing grace

The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it
The world and all who live in it
For he founded it upon the seas
And established it upon the waters
Amazing works of your hands
We thank you, we bless you Lord

This is thanksgiving of amazing grace
Amazing grace, amazing grace
Thanksgiving of amazing grace
Lord bless the work of our hands
Amazing grace

We thank you Lord for the grace to be alive
And we thank you Lord for the goodness we enjoy
We thank you Lord for our families
The Gift of children, Lord, friends and relations
Amazing works of your hands
We thank you, we bless you Lord

This is thanksgiving of amazing grace
Amazing grace, amazing grace
Thanksgiving of amazing grace
Lord bless the work of our hands
Amazing grace

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1 Christians, to the paschal victim
offer your thankful praises —
a lamb the sheep redeeming,
Christ, who only is sinless,
reconciling sinners to the Father.
Death and life have contended
in that combat stupendous;
the prince of life, who died, reigns immortal.

2 Speak, Mary, declaring
what you saw when wayfaring.
“The tomb of Christ, who is living,
the glory of Jesus’ resurrection;
bright angels attesting,
the shroud and napkin resting.
My Lord, my hope, is arisen;
to Galilee he will go before you.”

3 Christ indeed from death is risen,
our new life obtaining.
Have mercy, victor King, ever reigning!
Amen.

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