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SONGS SELECTIONS FOR ASH WEDNESDAY

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THE SEASON OF LENT is a time for the preparation for the celebration of Easter. The liturgy prepares the catechumens for the celebration of the Paschal mystery by the various stages of Christian initiation; it also prepares the faithful, who recall their baptism and do penance in preparation for Easter (LYGN27).

The beginning of Lent is marked with the blessing and imposition of ashes on Ash Wednesday or, for pastoral reasons, on the First Sunday of Lent. The act of putting on ashes symbolizes our fragility and mortality as well as our need to be redeemed by the mercy of God.

DURING LENT, ONE OF THE FOLLOWING ACCLAMATIONS IS USED INSTEAD OF ALLELUIA AS A RESPONSE TO THE VERSE BEFORE THE GOSPEL
Glory and praise to you, O Christ.
Glory to you, O Christ, Wisdom of God the Father.
Glory to you, O Christ, Word of God.
Glory to you, O Christ, Son of the living God.
Praise and honour to you, Lord Jesus.
Praise to you, O Christ, King of eternal glory.
Great and wonderful are your works, O Lord.
Salvation, glory, and power belong to the Lord Jesus Christ.

ENTRANCE ANTIPHON Wisdom 11:24.25.27
You are merciful to all, O Lord, and despise nothing that you have made. You overlook the sins of man, to bring him to repentance, for you are the Lord our God.

The Penitential Act is omitted, and the Distribution of Ashes takes its place.

FIRST READING
“Tear your hearts and not your garments.”
A reading from the Book of the Prophet Joel 2:12-18

RESPONSORIAL PSALM Ps 51:3-4.5-6ab.12- 13.14 and 17 (R. cf. 3a)
R/. Have mercy, O Lord, for we have sinned.

Have mercy on me, O God,
according to your merciful love;
according to your great compassion,
blot out my transgressions.
Wash me completely from my iniquity,
And cleanse me from my sin. R/.
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My transgressions, truly I know them;
my sin is always before me.
Against you, you alone, have I sinned;
what is evil in your sight I have done. R/.

R/. Have mercy, O Lord, for we have sinned.

Create a pure heart for me, O God;
Renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Do not cast me away from your presence;
take not your holy spirit from me. R/.

Restore in me the joy of your salvation;
Sustain in me a willing spirit.
O Lord, open my lips
And my mouth shall proclaim your praise. R/.

SECOND READING
“Be reconciled to God. Behold, now is the acceptable time. ”
A reading from the second Letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians, (2 Corinthians 5:20, 6:2)

Glory and praise to you, O Christ.
Today, harden not your hearts, but listen to the voice of the Lord.
Glory and praise to you, O Christ.

GOSPEL
“Your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew (Matthew 6: 1-6, 16- 18)

ENTRANCE

  1. Attende Domine (CHB 321)
  2. Yes I shall arise (CHB 316)
  3. Hear o thou bounteous maker (CHB 12)
  4. I come to thee (CHB 346)
  5. All the way to Calvary

OFFERTORY

  1. God of mercy (CHB 194)
  2. Jesus my Lord (CHB 196)
  3. My God accept my heart (CHB 251)
  4. Pay back time
  5. Take my life
  6. Lord accept the gifts (CHB 56)
  7. Take our bread (CHB 60)

COMMUNION

  1. Hear us O Lord (CHB 13)
  2. God our Father (CHB 195)
  3. Just as I am (CHB 90C)
  4. Rock of ages (CHB 106)
  5. As I look unto the cross
  6. Close to the Cross
  7. Lord Jesus think on me

DISMISSAL(6-7)/DISTRIBUTION OF ASHES(1-5)

  1. Ashes
  2. Nearer God (CHB 199)
  3. Forty days and Forty nights
  4. Throughout these Forty days O Lord
  5. Ashes of Repentance
  6. Ave Regina Coelorum (CHB 323)
  7. Sweet Saviour bless us (CHB 150)

Courtesy……..Songs Selection Committee of LAMCOM (Lagos Archdiocesan Music Commission)

SONGS SELECTIONS FOR Sunday, February 5 2023, FIFTH SUNDAY OF THE YEAR A.

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THEME OF THE SUNDAY
The Christian Is Salt and Light. The theme of the Sunday is contained in the two parables of the gospel. The figure of light is given more importance than that of salt and, in fact, the first reading refers also to the theme of light. The second reading is related to this theme. Paul states that good works are the sign of the presence of the Spirit. They are the concrete proofs of the truth of the beliefs proclaimed by Christians.

FIRST READING
Your light shall break forth like the dawnA reading from the Book of Isaiah (58:7-10).

RESPONSORIAL PSALM
Psalm 1 1 2: 4-5. 6-7. 8a and 9 (R.4a)  
R/. A light rises in the darkness for the upright.

A light rises in the darkness for the upright; he is generous, merciful and just.It goes well for the man who deals generously and lends, who conducts his affairs with justice. R/.

He will never be moved;forever shall the just be remembered. He has no fear of evil news;with a firm heart, he trusts in the Lord. R/.

With a steadfast heart he will not fear. Open-handed, he gives to the poor; his justice stands firm forever.His might shall be exalted in glory. R/.

SECOND READING
“I have told you of the mystery of Christ crucified.”A reading from the first Letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians: (1 Corinthians 2:1-5).

GOSPEL ACCLAMATION John 8:12
Alleluia.
I am the light of the world, says the Lord; he who follows me will have the light of life. Alleluia.

GOSPEL
“You are the light of the world.”A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew (Matthew 5: 13-16).

ENTRANCE
1. Laudate Dominum
2. Christ be our light
3.  Shalom
4. O God thy people gather CHB 24
5. Lee’m Dinwenum
6. Awa Made
7. Mo More

OFFERTORY
1. Come God’s children (CHB)
2. Children of the Lord
3. Bring them to the Lord
4. Why can’t you say thank you?
5. All man’s labour CHB
6. Oludumare Gbebowa
7.  Gbore wa oh

COMMUNION
1. O esca viatorum CHB 329
2. Lead Kindly Light (CHB 242)
3. Instrument of peace
4. Whatsoever you do (CHB 124)
5. The light of the world is Jesus
6. Ife chukwu
7. Anima Christi

DISMISSAL
1. Light of Christ (CHB 138)
2. There’s a call (CHB 118)
3. Go in peace
4. Where he leads, I follow
5. Kabiyesi

Compiled by
I.E Citadel Okonkwo

Courtesy:
DIRECTORATE OF LAGOS ARCHDIOCESAN MUSIC COMMISSION (LAMCOM)

Agnus Dei (Michael’s Mass) by Obioha Ogbonna (Key E minor)

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Original parts of Mass compositions dedicated to the life and Death of Chukwuemeka Michael Afubero (1994 – 2020)

A young man filled with life, love and hope despite the immense challenges which surrounded him and his family. He was loved by all around him because of his infectious happy nature and and he fought his challenges head on with love in his heart and praise of God in his lips.

Agnus Dei Audio
MIchael’s Mass (Kyrie + Agnus) – Obioha OgbonnaDownload

Kyrie (Michael’s Mass) by Obioha Ogbonna (Key C#/D)

Ordo Missae,

Original parts of Mass compositions dedicated to the life and Death of Chukwuemeka Michael Afubero (1994 – 2020)

A young man filled with life, love and hope despite the immense challenges which surrounded him and his family. He was loved by all around him because of his infectious happy nature and and he fought his challenges head on with love in his heart and praise of God in his lips.

The audio
MIchael’s Mass (Kyrie + Agnus) – Obioha OgbonnaDownload

SONGS SELECTION FOR MARCH 14TH, 2021, 4TH SUNDAY IN LENT YEAR B LAETARE SUNDAY (REJOICING SUNDAY)

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THEME: GODS JUDGEMENT

FIRST READING

The wrath and compassion of God are shown in the exile and liberation of his people.
A reading from the second Book of Chronicles (2 Chronicles 36:14-16.1923)

RESPONSORIAL PSALM

R/. O let my tongue cleave to my palate if I remember you not.

SECOND READING

When we were dead through our trespasses, we were saved by grace.”
A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Ephesians (Ephesians 2:4-10)

VERSE BEFORE THE GOSPEL

John 3: 16
Glory and praise to you, O Christ. God do loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should have eternal life. Glory and praise to you, O Christ.

GOSPEL

God sent the Son that the World might be saved through him”
A reading from the holy Gospel according to John (John 3:14-21)

ENTRANCE HYMNS

1. Praise my soul, the king of heaven (CHB27)
2. (CHB 191) All you who seek a comfort sure
3. Stand up, Stand up for Jesus (CHB 35)
4 Christ be our light.
5 O God thy people gather (CHB 24)

OFFERTORY

  1. God Almighty (CHB 51)
  2. Its Pay back time
  3. Gbe’bo wa
  4. (CHB 67) What have we to offer him.
  5. Surrender your heart
  6. What can we bring to offer

COMMUNION

  1. Jesus my Lord, behold at length the day (CHB 196)
  2. Mee ranyi ebere
  3. Christ be our light.
  4. God gives his people strength ( CHB 77)
  5. Pass me not o gentle Saviour ( CHB103)
  6. E was gba Ara Oluwa.
  7. Be still, my soul..
  8. O Listen to a wondrous story.

DISMISSAL

  1. When I survey (CHB202)
  2. Keep step with the master (CHB 241)
  3. Forty days and Forty nights
  4. My faith looks up to thee
  5. Jesus loves me.
  6. Glory be to Jesus( CHB193)
  7. Holy Queen , we bend before thee. (CHB298)

Approved by Director, LAMCOM Lagos Arch Diocese. Lagos State

Hymns Selection for the 2nd Sunday of Lent, Year B (28 February 2021)

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READINGS

First: Genesis 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18

God tests Abraham by asking him to sacrifice Issac … Abraham offers, but God provides a substitute at the last minute, and showers blessings on Abraham for not refusing.

Psalm: 115

  1. I will walk in the presence of God in the land of the living
  2. I trusted even when I said … Your servant Lord, your servant am I
  3. My vows to the Lord I will fulfil.

Second: Romans 8:31-34

With God on our side who can be against us … since God did not spare his only son, we may be certain that he will not refuse us.

Gospel: Mark 9:2-10

The Transfiguration – a voice from the cloud said “This is my Son the Beloved, listen to him”

THEMES

  1. Transfiguration: Jesus the beloved Son of God – the fulfilment of the Scriptures.
  2. Abraham’s obedience – sacrifice, the characteristics of faith.
  3. God’s glory makes his will known – Christ is for us.

SUGGESTED HYMNS

  1. At the Name of Jesus
  2. Be Still and Know
  3. Before Thy Throne O God we Kneel
  4. Crown Him with Many Crowns
  5. God is Love His the Care
  6. Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
  7. Jesu Lover of My Soul
  8. O Cross of Christ
  9. O Light of Light by Love Inclined
  10. O Light of Light Love Given Birth (public domain in the USA, not yet in many other countries
  11. The God of Abraham Praise
  12. There’s a Wideness in God’s Mercy
  13. ‘Tis Good (How Good) Lord to be Here
  14. What Wondrous Love
  15. Christ Upon the Mountain Peak – Wren
  16. If God is For Us – Foley
  17. Transfigure Us O Lord – Hurd
  18. We Behold the Splendour of God – Landry

It pays for proper preparation of the Liturgy

Hymns Selection for the 1st Sunday of Lent, Year B (21 February 2021)

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SEASONAL NOTE

This is the first Sunday of the six-week season of Lent. Hymns in this period are typically more penitential / reflective – often in minor keys.

The Gloria is not sung, and the word “alleluia” is not used in hymns or prayers.

READINGS

First: Genesis 9: 8-15

God explains the covenant with Noah and his descendants and every living creature …. that never again shall all flesh be cut off by the waters of a flood, and never again shall there be a flood to destroy the earth.” And the rainbow is a sign of this covenant..

Psalm: 24

  1. Your ways Lord are faithfulness and love for those who keep your covenant
  2. Lord make me know your ways
  3. Remember your mercy, Lord
  4. The Lord is good and upright.

Second: I Peter 3:18-22

Christ also suffered for sins once for all, in order to bring you to God. … Baptism now saves you … as an appeal to God for a good conscience, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Gospel: Mark 1:12-15

Jesus spends 40 days in the desert being tempted by the devil. Than after John was arrested, Jesus went to Galilee … saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near; repent, and believe.”

THEMES

  1. The desert.
  2. Encountering God. Confront the temptations in our lives.
  3. Struggling to live a life of doing what is good and right.
  4. Repentance.

SUGGESTED HYMNS

  1. Be Still and Know
  2. Forty Days and Forty Nights
  3. Jesu Lover of My Soul
  4. Jesus Walked This Lonesome Valley
  5. Lead Us Heavenly Father, Lead Us
  6. Lord Jesus Think on Me
  7. Lord Who Throughout These Forty Days
  8. O Cross of Christ
  9. Songs of Thankfulness and Praise
  10. Take up Your Cross
  11. The Glory of These Forty Days
  12. From the River to the Desert – Duck
  13. Jesus, Tempted in the Desert – Stuempfle
  14. Keep we the Fast – Knox
  15. On Eagles Wings – Joncas
  16. Who put the Colours in the Rainbow – Booth

It pays for proper preparation of the Liturgy

SONG SELECTION FOR ASH WEDNESDAY 17TH FEB.,2021

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FIRST READING:

A reading from the Book of the Prophet Joel 2:12-18
“Tear your hearts and not your garments.”

RESPONSORIAL PSALM

Ps 51:3-4.5-6ab.12- 13.14 and 17 (R. cf. 3a)
R/. Have mercy, O Lord, for we have sinned.

Have mercy on me, O God,
according to your merciful love;
according to your great compassion,
blot out my transgressions.
Wash me completely from my iniquity,
And cleanse me from my sin. R/.

My transgressions, truly I know them;
my sin is always before me.
Against you, you alone, have I sinned;
what is evil in your sight I have done. R/.

Create a pure heart for me, O God;
Renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Do not cast me away from your presence;
take not your holy spirit from me. R/.

Restore in me the joy of your salvation;
Sustain in me a willing spirit.
O Lord, open my lips
And my mouth shall proclaim your praise. R/.

SECOND READING

A reading from the second Letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians, 2Corinthians5:20—6:2
“Be reconciled to God. Behold, now is the acceptable time.”

ACCLAMATION

Glory and praise to you, O Christ.
Today, harden not your hearts, but listen to the voice of the Lord.
Glory and praise to you, O Christ.

GOSPEL

“Your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Matthew (Matthew 6: 1-6.16- 18)

ENTRANCE

  1. Attende Domine
  2. I come to thee (CHB 346)
  3. God of mercy and compassion (CHB 194)
  4. All the way to calvary
  5. Da Pacem Domine

OFFERTORY

  1. My God accept my heart (CHB 251)
  2. I Surrender All (CHB 276)
  3. Full Surrender
  4. At Calvary there you will meet all your needs
  5. We offer thee (CHB 64)
  6. God our Father Everlasting (CHB 53)

COMMUNION

  1. God our Father, forgive us our sin (CHB 195)
  2. Just as I am without one plea
  3. From the depths we cry to thee
  4. Be Still my Soul
  5. Burden are lifted at calvary
  6. Blessed Lamb (CHB 191)

DISMISSAL & DISTRIBUTION OF ASHES

  1. Ashes
  2. Nearer my God to thee (CHB 199)
  3. Be with me Lord wherever I go
  4. Be thou my vision
  5. Turn to us Lord
  6. Forty days and forty nights

Compiled by

Songs Selection Committee of Lagos Ach-Diocesan Music Commision (LAMCOM)