Music Suggestions
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)

Liturgical Music

Official texts

Introit:
1. Laetetur cor [Graduale Romanum, p.268]
2. Laetetur cor [Gregorian Missal, p.442]
3. Choose one Antiphona ad introitum and Psalmus from any of the eight Masses for Ordinary Time [Graduale simplex, pp.215-252]
4. Let the hearts of those who seek [Simple English Propers, p.191 (Adam Bartlett) CMAA]
5. Save us, Lord our God [Simple Choral Gradual, p.141 (Richard Rice) CMAA]
6. Save us, O Lord our God [Lumen Christi Missal, p.937 (Adam Bartlett) Illuminare Publications]
7. Save us, O Lord our God [Saint Meinrad Antiphons for the Church Year (Columba Kelly OSB) p.46, Mode 2 / OCP]
8. Save us, O Lord our God [The Proper of the Mass (Fr. Samuel F. Weber OSB) 4 versions, pp.444-446 / Ignatius Press]
9. Save us, O Lord our God [English Proper Chants (John Ainslie) p.112, with Psalm 122[121] / Liturgical Press]
10. Let the hearts that seek the Lord rejoice [Lumen Christi Simple Gradual (Adam Bartlett) #255, with Psalm 105 / Illuminare Publications]
11. Save us, O Lord our God [Lumen Christi Simple Gradual (Adam Bartlett) #256, with Psalm 122 / Illuminare Publications]
12. Choose an Entrance Antiphon from one of the eight Masses for Ordinary Time [By Flowing Waters (Paul Ford) p.148-182 / Liturgical Press]
13. Save us, O Lord our God [Mass Propers for Ordinary Time / Winter (Penkala) p.1, with Psalm 95]
14. Let Searching Hearts Rejoice in God [tune: Old Hundredth] from Introit Hymns #39 (Christoph Tietze)
Gradual (Responsorial Psalm):
1. Quis sicut Dominus [Graduale Romanum, p.269]
2. Quis sicut Dominus [Gregorian Missal, p.443]
3. Quis sicut Dominus from Laudate pueri Dominum in D (George Frideric Handel)
4. Choose one Psalmus responsorius from any of the eight Masses for Ordinary Time [Graduale simplex, pp.215-252]
5. Choose a Responsorial Psalm from one of the eight Masses for Ordinary Time [By Flowing Waters (Paul Ford) p.148-182 / Liturgical Press]
6. Chabanel Psalmody
7. Parish Book of Psalms (Arlene Oost-Zinner)
Alleluia (Gospel Acclamation):
1. Adorabo ad templum [Graduale Romanum, p.270]
2. Adorabo ad templum [Gregorian Missal, p.444]
3. Adorabo ad templum (Felix Mendelssohn)
4. Choose one Alleluia or Psalmus alleluiaticus from any of the eight Masses for Ordinary Time [Graduale simplex, pp.215-252]
5. Choose an Alleluia or Alleluia Psalm from one of the eight Masses for Ordinary Time [By Flowing Waters (Paul Ford) p.148-182 / Liturgical Press]
Offertory:
1. Bonum est confiteri [Graduale Romanum, p.270]
2. Bonum est confiteri [Gregorian Missal, p.445]
3. Bonum est confiteri (Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina)
4. Choose one Antiphona ad offertorium and Psalmus from any of the eight Masses for Ordinary Time [Graduale simplex, pp.215-252]
5. It is good to give thanks unto the Lord [Simple English Propers, p.192 (Adam Bartlett) CMAA]
6. O Most High [Simple Choral Gradual, p.142 (Richard Rice) CMAA]
7. It Is A Good Thing to Give Thanks (James Kent)
8. Choose one Offertory Antiphon from any of those suggested in #144-157 [Lumen Christi Missal, pp.945-949 (Adam Bartlett) Illuminare Publications]
9. It is good to give praise to the Lord [The Proper of the Mass (Fr. Samuel F. Weber OSB) 4 versions, pp.447-449 / Ignatius Press]
10. It is good to give praise to the Lord [Lumen Christi Simple Gradual (Adam Bartlett) #286, with Psalm 92 / Illuminare Publications]
11. Choose an Offertory Antiphon and Psalm from one of the eight Masses for Ordinary Time [By Flowing Waters (Paul Ford) p.148-182 / Liturgical Press]
12. It is good to give thanks to the Lord [Mass Propers for Ordinary Time / Winter (Penkala) p.3, with Psalm 103]
Communion:
1. (A) Beati mundo corde, quoniam [Graduale Romanum, p.514]
2. (A) Beati mundo corde, quoniam [Gregorian Missal, p.669]
3. Beati mundo corde (William Byrd)
4. (A) Beati mundo corde, quoniam [Communio, p.17 (Richard Rice) CMAA]
5. Choose one Antiphona ad communionem and Psalmus from any of the eight Masses for Ordinary Time [Graduale simplex, pp.215-252]
6. (A) Blessed are the pure in heart [Simple English Propers, p.193 (Adam Bartlett) CMAA]
7. (A) Blessed are the pure in heart [Choral Communio, p.216 (Richard Rice) Hostia Laudis Co]
8. Let your face shine on your servant [Simple Choral Gradual, p.143 (Richard Rice) CMAA]
9. Happy are the poor in spirit [Simple Choral Gradual, p.144 (Richard Rice) CMAA]
10. Choose one Communion Antiphon from any of those suggested in #158-186 [Lumen Christi Missal, pp.949-956 (Adam Bartlett) Illuminare Publications]
11. Blessed are these, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven Laudate Dominum Communion Antiphons (Andrew Motyka)
12. Let your face shine on your servant [Saint Meinrad Antiphons for the Church Year (Columba Kelly OSB) p.46, Mode 1 / OCP]
13. Blessed are the poor in spirit [Saint Meinrad Antiphons for the Church Year (Columba Kelly OSB) p.47, Mode 1 / OCP]
14. Let your face shine on your servant [The Proper of the Mass (Fr. Samuel F. Weber OSB) 5 versions, pp.450-452 / Ignatius Press]
15. Blessed are the poor in spirit [English Proper Chants (John Ainslie) p.113, with Psalm 37[36] / Liturgical Press]
16. Whoever eats my flesh [Lumen Christi Simple Gradual (Adam Bartlett) #310, with Psalm 119 / Illuminare Publications]
17. Taste and see [Lumen Christi Simple Gradual (Adam Bartlett) #324-331, with Psalm 34 / Illuminare Publications]
18. Choose a Communion Antiphon and Psalm from one of the eight Masses for Ordinary Time [By Flowing Waters (Paul Ford) p.148-182 / Liturgical Press]
19. Let your face shine on your servant [Mass Propers for Ordinary Time / Winter (Penkala) p.5, with Psalm 19]
20. Blessed are the poor in spirit [Mass Propers for Ordinary Time / Winter (Penkala) p.5, with Psalm 19]
Mass settings:
1. Latin Chant Masses VIII (De angelis) & XI (Orbis factor)
2. Latin Gregorian Chant Masses XI (Orbis factor) & VIII (De angelis)
3. Latin Missa sanctorum angelorum (Calvert Shenk)
4. Latin Mass of Saint Jerome (Christopher Bord)
5. Mass of Our Lady, Help of Christians (Richard Connolly)
6. Mass of Saint Agnes (B. Andrew Mills)
7. Mass of the Angels (Richard J. Clark)
8. Mass of the Redemption (Calvert Shenk / Adam Taylor)
9. Modal Mass (Calvert Shenk / Adam Taylor)

Other liturgical music

Common Psalms for Schools and Parishes (Thomas Cosley)
Faith, Hope and Love (Alexander Peloquin) [GIA Publications]
Gospel Acclamation for Ordinary Time (Gary Penkala)
Graduale Romanum [Solesmes edition]
Graduale simplex [Vatican edition]
Gregorian Missal [Solesmes edition]
May Christ Be Our Life from Seven Roman Basilica Processionals (Gary Penkala)
Psalm 95 (J. Robert Carroll)
Serve God in Love from Seven Roman Basilica Processionals (Gary Penkala)

Hymns

All Creatures of Our God and King (WIII #520, HPSC #103, CBW #620, PMB #120, HH #186, AH #600, CH #555, CHB #198, SMH #410, VII #206, LCH #87)
Alleluia! Sing to Jesus (HPSC #112, ICEL #130, WIII #737, CBW #536, AH #601, PMB #663, CH #504, CHB #112, SMH #426, EH #347, VII #277, LCH #86)
Blest Are the Pure in Heart (CBW #719, CH #450, HH #257, HPSC #123, ICEL #182, CHB #208, EH #418, VII #320)
Christ Is the World's Light (CBW #543, HPSC #130, WIII #543, CD #897, EH #258)
Christians, Lift up Your Hearts (WIII #538)
Eternal Ruler of the Ceaseless Round (CD #916)
God Is My Great Desire (WIII #581, SMH #535)
God Whose Giving Knows No Ending (WIII #631, CD #873)
Hope of the World (WIII #565)
I Sing the Mighty Power of God (WIII #502, ICEL #228, HPSC #197, AH #616, CH #565, SMH #575, VII #218, LCH #96)
If Thou But Trust in God to Guide Thee (HPSC #191)
O Breathe on Me, Breath of God (ICEL #125, HPSC #125, CBW #519, CH #497, WIII# 725, LCH #78)
O Come, Let Us Sing to the Lord (ICEL #169)
O How Glorious, Full of Wonder (HPSC #243)
O Source of Life Divine (CD #888)
Rejoice the Lord Is King (WIII #493, ICEL #108, HPSC #290, HH #181, CBW #645, CH #515, CHB #261, SMH #731, EH #350, LCH #138)
Safe in the Hands of God (HPSC #291)
Tell His Praise in Song and Story (HPSC #310)
The Great Creator of the Worlds (HPSC #322, EH #298)
Within the Shelter of the Lord (HPSC #353)

AH = The Adoremus Hymnal, Ignatius Press

CBW = Catholic Book of Worship II / Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops

CD = Cantate Domino / Hymnal Supplement, GIA Publications, Inc.

CH = The Collegeville Hymnal, The Liturgical Press

CHB = The Catholic Hymn Book [London Oratory], Gracewing Publishers

EH = The Hymnal 1940 (Episcopal), used by many Anglican Use Roman Catholic parishes

HH = Hymnal of the Hours, GIA Publications, Inc.

HPSC = Hymns, Psalms & Spiritual Canticles, out of print but excellent

ICEL = ICEL Resource Collection, GIA Publications, Inc.

LCH = Lumen Christi Hymnal, Illuminare Publications

PMB = People's Mass Book, World Library Publications, Inc.

SMH = The Saint Michael Hymnal – 4th Edition 2011, Saint Boniface Church, Lafayette IN

VII = Vatican II Hymnal, Corpus Christi Watershed

WIII = Worship, 3rd Edition, GIA Publications, Inc.

Choral Music

Beati eritis (Giovanni Croce) [Walton]
Blessed Are All They That Fear the Lord (Leo Sowerby)
Blessed Are the Pure in Heart (Johannes Herbst) [Boosey & Hawkes]
Domine fili unigenito from Gloria in D (Antonio Vivaldi)
Great Thou Art (Robert Roesch)
How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings Fair (Colin Brumby)
How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling-Place (Johannes Brahms)
Humbly I Adore Thee (J. David Hart)
In spiritu humilitatis (Calvert Shenk)
O Grant Me Wisdom (Gary Penkala)
O Sacred Feast (Healey Willan)
O Splendor of God's Glory Bright (John Reese)
O Thou in Whose Presence (Maxcine Posegate)
Prayer of Saint Francis (Gary Penkala)
Psalm 95 (Heinrich Schütz)
Psalm 146 (Jean Berger) [Augsburg]
The Beatitudes (Albert Hay Malotte, Franz Liszt, Peter Tschesnokoff)
Verbum caro factum est (Hans Leo Hassler)

Organ Music

Adagio for Strings (Samuel Barber)
Allegro from Suite gothique (Leon Boëllmann)
Alleluya (William Faulkes) [A Victorian Organ Album - Oxford]
Andante in D (Felix Mendelssohn)
Chorale Fantasie on Lasst uns erfreuen (Flor Peeters) [Novello]
Chorale Improvisation on Neumark (Paul Manz) [AGO 90th Anniversary Anthology of American Organ Music - Oxford]
Chorale Prelude on Christe sanctorum (Bill Cain) [Organist's Companion, March 2000]
Chorale Toccata on Lasst uns erfreuen (R. Evan Copley) [H.W. Gray]
Christ Is Our Cornerstone (George T. Miles) [Parish Organist, Part 1 - Concordia]
Deo Gracias (Healey Willan)
Duet and Trio on Hyfrydol [Organist's Companion, August 1982]
Fantasy on If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee (Bram Bruin) [Consoliere VII-1 - World Library Publ]
Herr Gott, dich loben alle wir (J.G. Walther)
Hyfrydol (Lois Hill) [Organist's Companion, November 1999]
If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee (J.S. Bach) [Wedding Music, Part II - Concordia 97-1370]
If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee (Paul Manz) [Improvisations on Classic Chorales - Morning Star Music Publ 10-843]
If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee (Max Reger) [Chorale Preludes for the Church Year - Carl Fischer]
If Thou But Suffer God to Guide Thee (Harold Vetter) [Parish Organist Bk 9 - Concordia 97-1445]
If You But Trust in God to Guide You (Michael Krentz) [Organist's Companion, February 1988]
Lasst uns erfreuen (Lois Hill) [Organist's Companion, May 2001]
Meditation on Saint Columba (Edward G. Mead) [Consoliere VII-2 - World Library Publ]
Passacaglia in d minor (Dieterich Buxtehude)
Postlude on Lasst uns erfreuen (Gordon Young) [Collage for Organ - Flammer HF-5011]
Prelude III (Ernst Bloch)
Prelude founded on an Old Irish Church Melody(Charles Villiers Stanford) [Organist's Companion, July 1991]
Prelude in G (J.S. Bach)
Prelude on Hyfrydol (Iteke Prins) [Organist's Companion, March 2002]
Prelude on Hyfrydol (Ralph Vaughan Williams) [Three Preludes on Welsh Hymn Tunes - Galaxy Music Corp]
Prelude on Hyfrydol (Healey Willan) [Ten Hymn Preludes, Set I - Peters 6011]
Prelude on Lasst uns erfreuen (Paul Manz, Charles Ore, Wilbur Held, David Schack)
Prelude on Saint Columba (Peter Pindar Stearns) [Eight Meditations on Communion Hymns - Flammer]
Prelude on Saint Columba (Healey Willan) [Ten Hymn Preludes, Set I - Peters 6011]
Reflection on Wer nur den lieben Gott (Alice Jordan) [Organist's Companion, August 1987]
The Beatitudes: Eight Miniatures for Flute and Organ (Stephen McManus)
Three Pieces for Chamadron (Michael Starke)
Toccata and Variation on Hyfrydol (Gordon Young) [American Organ Music, Vol 2 - Sacred Music Press]
Toccata on Darwall (Dennis R. Johnson) [Organist's Companion, July 1999]
Variations on Lasst uns erfreuen (Thomas Bohlert) [Organist's Companion, June 1988]
Vigiles et sancti" (Mahlon Balderston) [Organist's Companion, March 1997]
Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten (J.S. Bach) [Orgelbüchlein] [Orgelwerke VII - Peters 246]
Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten (Georg Böhm) [Eighty Chorale Preludes - Peters 4448] [Church Organist's Golden Treasury III - Oliver Ditson Co]
Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten (Don Freudenburg) [Organist's Companion, July 1999]
Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten (J.P. Kirnberger) [Organist's Companion, February 1985]
Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten (J.L. Krebs) [Church Organist's Golden Treasury III - Oliver Ditson Co]
Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten (F.W. Marpurg) [Twenty-one Chorale Preludes - Augsburg]
Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten (Max Reger) [Thirty Short Chorale Preludes - Peters 3980]
Wer nur den lieben Gott lässt walten (J.G. Walther) [Church Organist's Golden Treasury III - Oliver Ditson Co]

Liturgical Hints & Ideas

The flute is perhaps the ideal instrument for reflecting on the Beatitudes found in today's Gospel. Its pure tone represents the pure of heart, the meek, the peacemakers. Use some of your parish flautists in the liturgy today, particularly as soloists with organ accompaniment. A perfect repertoire suggestion: The Beatitudes: Eight Miniatures for Flute and Organ by Stephen McManus. These are captivating little pieces in neo-Baroque style, that can be used together as a suite or divided for use at various points during Mass.

Music SuggestionsFourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (A)