Ordinary Time · Year A

Hymns for the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

Sunday, September 9, 2029 · Ordinary Time · green

For the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, the readings are Ezekiel 33:7-9; Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9; Romans 13:8-10; and Matthew 18:15-20. Suggested hymns: For the Beauty of the Earth (gathering), Great Is Thy Faithfulness (preparation of the gifts), More Love to Thee (Communion), Blest Be the Tie That Binds (sending forth).

Hymn suggestions

Public-domain hymns that draw on this Mass’s readings or share their themes. Each plays in any key, with slides and large print.

Gathering

  1. For the Beauty of the EarthFor the beauty of the earthDraws on the psalm: Psalm 95:1–6
  2. Now Thank We All Our GodNow thank we all our GodTheme: gods love, the church
  3. We Gather TogetherWe gather together to ask the Lord's blessingTheme: the church

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. Great Is Thy FaithfulnessGreat is Thy faithfulness, O God my FatherTheme: gods love, forgiveness
  2. Rescue the PerishingRescue the perishing, care for the dyingTheme: gods love, forgiveness
  3. God Bless Our Native LandGod bless our native landSame chapter as the second reading: Romans 13:8-10

Communion

  1. More Love to TheeMore love to Thee, O Christ; More love to TheeTheme: gods love, prayer
  2. Blessed Jesus at Thy WordBlessed Jesus, at Thy WordTheme: gods love, the church
  3. The Love of GodThe love of God is greater farTheme: gods love

Sending Forth

  1. Blest Be the Tie That BindsBlest be the tie that bindsTheme: gods love, the church
  2. Nearer, My God, to TheeNearer, my God, to TheeTheme: gods love, the church
  3. There's a Great Day ComingThere's a great day coming, a great day comingTheme: the church

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