Ordinary Time · Year A

Hymns for the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

Sunday, November 8, 2026 · Ordinary Time · green

For the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, the readings are Wisdom 6:12-16; Psalm 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; and Matthew 25:1-13. Suggested hymns: There's a Great Day Coming (gathering), Christ Returneth (preparation of the gifts), Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying (Communion), When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder (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. There's a Great Day ComingThere's a great day coming, a great day comingDraws on the Gospel: Matthew 25:1–13
  2. Abide With MeAbide with me; fast falls the eventideDraws on the psalm: Psalm 63:6–8
  3. O Day of Rest and GladnessO day of rest and gladnessTheme: light, hope

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. Christ ReturnethIt may be at morn, when the day is awakingDraws on the second reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:15–17
  2. Let All Mortal Flesh Keep SilenceLet all mortal flesh keep silenceDraws on the second reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17
  3. Hark, the Voice of Jesus CallingHark, the voice of Jesus callingTheme: second coming

Communion

  1. Wake, Awake, for Night Is FlyingWake, awake, for night is flyingDraws on the Gospel: Matthew 25:6
  2. My Hope Is BuiltMy hope is built on nothing lessDraws on the second reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17
  3. 'Tis Good, Lord, to Be Here'Tis good, Lord, to be hereTheme: light

Sending Forth

  1. When the Roll Is Called Up YonderWhen the trumpet of the Lord shall sound, and time shall be no moreDraws on the second reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13–17
  2. Glorious Things of Thee Are SpokenGlorious things of thee are spokenTheme: light, hope
  3. Immortal, Invisible, God Only WiseImmortal, invisible, God only wiseTheme: light

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