Ordinary Time · Year A

Hymns for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

Sunday, January 21, 2029 · Ordinary Time · green

For the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A, the readings are Isaiah 8:23—9:3; Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-14; 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17; and Matthew 4:12-23 or 4:12-17. Suggested hymns: Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (gathering), Jesus Shall Reign (preparation of the gifts), For All the Saints (Communion), Lamp of Our Feet (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. Praise to the Lord, the AlmightyPraise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creationTheme: light, the church
  2. O Day of Rest and GladnessO day of rest and gladnessTheme: light, the church
  3. Immortal, Invisible, God Only WiseImmortal, invisible, God only wiseTheme: light

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. Jesus Shall ReignJesus shall reign where'er the sunSame chapter as the first reading: Isaiah 8:23—9:3
  2. We Gather TogetherWe gather together to ask the Lord's blessingTheme: the church
  3. Now Thank We All Our GodNow thank we all our GodTheme: the church

Communion

  1. For All the SaintsFor all the saints, who from their labors restTheme: light, missions, the church
  2. When the Roll Is Called Up YonderWhen the trumpet of the Lord shall sound, and time shall be no moreTheme: missions, the church
  3. Through the Night of Doubt and SorrowThrough the night of doubt and sorrowTheme: light, the church

Sending Forth

  1. Lamp of Our FeetLamp of our feet! whereby we traceSame chapter as the second reading: 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17
  2. O for a Thousand TonguesO for a thousand tongues to singTheme: light, missions, the church
  3. There's a Great Day ComingThere's a great day coming, a great day comingTheme: the church

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