Ordinary Time · Year B

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

Sunday, January 24, 2027 · Ordinary Time · green

For the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, the readings are Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Psalm 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; and Mark 1:14-20. Suggested hymns: Lift High the Cross (gathering), He Leadeth Me (preparation of the gifts), Rescue the Perishing (Communion), Faith of Our Fathers (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. Lift High the CrossCome, brethren, follow where our Captain trodTheme: missions, surrender
  2. Whiter Than SnowLord Jesus, I long to be perfectly wholeTheme: surrender, forgiveness
  3. To God Be the GloryTo God be the glory, great things He has doneSame chapter as the second reading: 1 Corinthians 7:29-31

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. He Leadeth MeHe leadeth me, O blessèd thoughtDraws on the Gospel: Mark 1:16–20
  2. No, Not One!There's not a friend like the lowly JesusSame chapter as the Gospel: Mark 1:14-20
  3. Great Is Thy FaithfulnessGreat is Thy faithfulness, O God my FatherTheme: forgiveness

Communion

  1. Rescue the PerishingRescue the perishing, care for the dyingTheme: missions, surrender, forgiveness
  2. Let All Mortal Flesh Keep SilenceLet all mortal flesh keep silenceTheme: surrender
  3. Blessed AssuranceBlessèd assurance, Jesus is mineTheme: surrender

Sending Forth

  1. Faith of Our FathersFaith of our fathers, living stillTheme: missions, surrender
  2. Take Up Thy Cross, the Savior Said“Take up thy cross,” the Savior saidTheme: missions, surrender
  3. For All the SaintsFor all the saints, who from their labors restTheme: missions, surrender

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