Ordinary Time · Year A

Hymns for the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

Sunday, October 11, 2026 · Ordinary Time · green

For the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, the readings are Isaiah 25:6-10a; Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20; and Matthew 22:1-14. Suggested hymns: The Lord's My Shepherd (gathering), He Leadeth Me (preparation of the gifts), He Keeps Me Singing (Communion), Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (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. The Lord's My ShepherdThe Lord's my shepherd I'll not wantDraws on the psalm: Psalm 23:1–6
  2. More Love to TheeMore love to Thee, O Christ; More love to TheeSame chapter as the Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14
  3. Wake, Awake, for Night Is FlyingWake, awake, for night is flyingTheme: heaven, joy

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. He Leadeth MeHe leadeth me, O blessèd thoughtDraws on the psalm: Psalm 23:1–3
  2. God Will Take Care of YouBe not dismayed whate'er betideDraws on the second reading: Philippians 4:19
  3. I Need Thee Every HourI need Thee ev'ry hourSame chapter as the second reading: Philippians 4:12-14, 19-20

Communion

  1. He Keeps Me SingingThere's within my heart a melodyDraws on the psalm: Psalm 23:1–6
  2. Souls of Men! Why Will Ye ScatterSouls of men! why will ye scatterDraws on the psalm: Psalm 23:1–6
  3. Amazing GraceAmazing grace! How sweet the soundTheme: heaven, joy

Sending Forth

  1. Praise to the Lord, the AlmightyPraise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creationDraws on the psalm: Psalm 23:6
  2. Open Now Thy Gates of BeautyOpen now thy gates of beautyTheme: heaven, joy
  3. For the Beauty of the EarthFor the beauty of the earthTheme: heaven, joy

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