Ordinary Time · Year C

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

Sunday, January 23, 2028 · Ordinary Time · green

For the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, the readings are Nehemiah 8:2-4a, 5-6, 8-10; Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 15; 1 Corinthians 12:12-30; Luke 1:1-4; and 4:14-21. Suggested hymns: Faith of Our Fathers (gathering), Lamp of Our Feet (preparation of the gifts), The God of Abraham Praise (Communion), Lord, Dismiss Us With Thy Blessing (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. Faith of Our FathersFaith of our fathers, living stillTheme: the church, joy
  2. All Hail the Power of Jesus' NameAll hail the pow'r of Jesus' NameTheme: joy
  3. Praise God From Whom All Blessings FlowPraise God, from Whom all blessings flowTheme: holy spirit

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. Lamp of Our FeetLamp of our feet! whereby we traceDraws on the Gospel: Luke 1:1–4
  2. We Gather TogetherWe gather together to ask the Lord's blessingTheme: the church
  3. How Can I Keep From Singing?My life flows on in endless songTheme: joy

Communion

  1. The God of Abraham PraiseThe God of Abr'ham praiseTheme: the church, holy spirit, joy
  2. Beautiful SaviorBeautiful SaviorTheme: joy
  3. All People That on Earth Do DwellAll people that on earth do dwellTheme: holy spirit

Sending Forth

  1. Lord, Dismiss Us With Thy BlessingLord, dismiss us with Thy blessingTheme: joy
  2. There's a Great Day ComingThere's a great day coming, a great day comingTheme: the church
  3. O That the Lord Would Guide My WaysO that the Lord would guide my waysTheme: holy spirit

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