Easter Time · Year C

Hymns for the 2nd Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday), Year C

Sunday, April 23, 2028 · Easter Time · white

For the 2nd Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy Sunday), Year C, the readings are Acts 5:12-16; Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; Revelation 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19; and John 20:19-31. Suggested hymns: Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty (gathering), Breathe on Me, Breath of God (preparation of the gifts), Christ Arose (Communion), The Comforter Has Come (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. Open Now Thy Gates of BeautyOpen now thy gates of beautyDraws on the psalm: Psalm 118:19–26
  2. Come Down, O Love DivineCome down, O love divineTheme: forgiveness
  3. Crown Him With Many CrownsCrown Him with many crownsTheme: praise

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. Breathe on Me, Breath of GodBreathe on me, breath of GodTheme: faith
  2. I Know That My Redeemer LivesI know that my Redeemer livesTheme: faith, peace
  3. Great Is Thy FaithfulnessGreat is Thy faithfulness, O God my FatherTheme: peace, forgiveness

Communion

  1. Christ AroseLow in the grave He layTheme: praise
  2. The Love of GodThe love of God is greater farSame chapter as the second reading: Revelation 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19
  3. Jesus Christ Is Risen TodayJesus Christ is ris'n todayTheme: praise

Sending Forth

  1. The Comforter Has ComeO spread the tidings 'round, wherever man is foundTheme: praise
  2. The Strife Is O'er, the Battle DoneThe strife is o'er, the battle doneTheme: praise
  3. Christ the Lord Is Risen TodayChrist, the Lord, is risen todayTheme: praise

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