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Below are few ideas for music for forthcoming Sundays and Solemnities.
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Easter to Trinity 2026
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There is an endless selection of hymns for the Sundays of Easter so do check the Easter sections of your hymnbook. Those listed below may be less well-known or may fit with a specific week. But any song proclaiming “He is risen” or “This is the day” can be sung throughout the season.
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12 April: 2 Easter A | Happy are those who have not seen and yet believe
Responsorial Psalm
Settings of Psalm 118 from MusicforLiturgy.online
Hymns and Songs
At the name of Jesus
Crown him with many crowns
Forth in the peace of Christ
Godhead here in hiding (Gospel, cf V4)
Jesus is Lord
He is risen, tell the story
Thine be the glory
This is the day – Barry
This is the day – Baty
We have a gospel to proclaim
We shall see Jesus – Baty (Communion Song)
We walk by faith – Haugen (cf v2)
Worth exploring
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19 April: 3 Easter A | They recognised him in the breaking of the bread
Responsorial Psalm
Settings of Psalm 16 from MusicforLiturgy.online
Hymns and Songs
At the Lamb’s high feast
Christ is alive! With joy we sing
Did not our hearts burn within us – Dean
I received the living God
In the breaking of the bread – Hurd
Now in this banquet – Haugen (cf v2)
On the journey to Emmaus – Haugen
Sing of one who walks beside us
Sing of the Lord’s goodness (cf v2)
Sing to the world of Christ (cf v3)
We have a gospel to proclaim
We shall see Jesus – Baty (Communion Song)
Worth exploring
Our hearts burn within us – Feeley
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26 April: 4 Easter A | I am the gate of the sheepfold
Responsorial Psalm
Settings of Psalm 23 from MusicforLiturgy.online
Hymns and Songs
All people that on earth do dwell (cf v2)
All the earth proclaim the Lord
Because the Lord is my shepherd – Walker (Communion Song)
Christ is made the sure foundation
Crown him with many crowns
Forth in the peace of Christ
God is love, his the care
Hail Redeemer, King divine (cf v4)
In the house of the Lord – Baty (Communion Song)
Jubilate Deo – Taizé
Lord, you give the great commission
Loving shepherd of thy sheep
Praise we our God with joy (cf v2)
Shepherd me, O God – Haugen
Sing all creation, sing to God in gladness
Worth exploring
Lord who may enter your house – Bell
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03 May: 5 Easter A | The way, the truth and the life
Responsorial Psalm
Settings of Psalm 33 from MusicforLiturgy.online
Hymns and Songs
Awake from your slumber – Haugen
Centre of my life – Inwood
Christ is made the sure foundation
Eye has not seen – Haugen
Forth in the peace of Christ we go
Do not be afraid – Baty (Communion Song)
God is love; his the care
I received the living God
I will be with you – Baty (Communion Song)
If there is this love – Barry (without verse 1)
Into one we all are gathered
Jesus Christ, yesterday, today, forever – Toolan
Lord, your love has drawn us near – Dean
Lord of all hopefulness
Love is his word
Out of darkness – Walker
This is my body
Where is love and loving kindness
Worth exploring
Do not let your hearts be troubled – Feeley May also be useful for 6 Easter A and Ascension
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10 May: 6 Easter A | I will not leave you orphans
Responsorial Psalm
Settings of Psalm 66 from MusicforLiturgy.online
Hymns and Songs
Awake from your slumber – Schutte
Be still and know I am with you
Christ is made the sure foundation
Dear Lord and Father of mankind
Do not be afraid – Baty (Communion Song)
Do not let your hearts be troubled – Feeley
I will be with you – Baty (Communion Song)
If there is this love – Barry (without verse 1)
Lord, your love has drawn us near – Dean
Love is his word
This is my body, broken for you
Unless a grain of wheat shall fall – Farrell
We have a gospel to proclaim
Worth exploring
Be still – Moore May also be useful for 7 Easter A
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14 May: The Ascension of the Lord (Thursday) | God goes up with shouts of joy
Responsorial Psalm
Settings of Psalm 47 from MusicforLiturgy.online
Hymns and Songs
Alleluia! Sing to Jesus (cf v2)
At the name of Jesus
Crown him with many crowns
Hail the day that sees him rise
I will be with you
I will be with you – Baty (Communion Song)
Jesus is Lord! Creation’s voice proclaims it
Lord you give the great commission
New praises be given to Christ newly crowned
Rejoice! The Lord is King
Stand and stare not – Huijbers
Take Christ to the world – Inwood
The head that once was crowned with thorns
We have a gospel to proclaim
Ye choirs of new Jerusalem.
Worth exploring
Christ has no body now but yours – Feeley May also be useful for 7 Easter A
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17 May: 7 Easter A | Father, glorify your Son
Responsorial Psalm
Settings of Psalm 27 from MusicforLiturgy.online
Hymns and Songs
Alleluia, sing to Jesus
Be still – Moore
Be still and know I am with you
Bless the Lord, my soul – Taizé
Breathe on me, breath of God
Christ is alive! With joy we sing
God is love, his the care
I will be with you – Baty (Communion Song)
Jesus is Lord! Creation’s voice proclaims it
Lord you give the great commission
Now in this banquet
Take Christ to the world – Inwood
The head that once was crowned with thorns
We have a gospel to proclaim
Ye choirs of new Jerusalem
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24 May: Pentecost | As the Father sent me, so I am sending you
Responsorial Psalm
Settings of Psalm 104 from MusicforLiturgy.online
Hymns and Songs
See also the Pentecost section of your hymnbook
Breathe on me breath of God
Come down, O love divine
Come, Holy Ghost, creator come
God's spirit is in my heart
I will be with you – Nick Baty (Communion Song)
Litany of the Spirit – Inwood
Send down the fire – Haugen
Spirit of God – Farrell
Take Christ to the world – Inwood
Veni creator Spiritus – Taizé
Veni sancte Spiritus – Baty
Veni sancte Spiritus – Plainsong
Veni sancte Spiritus – Walker
We are may parts – Haugen
Wisdom, come softly – Barry
Worth exploring
The song and the silence – Haugen
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31 May: Trinity Sunday A | God sent his Son so the world might be saved
Responsorial Psalm
Settings of the Daniel 3 Canticle from MusicforLiturgy.online
Hymns and Songs
Bless the Lord, my soul – Taizé
For God so love the world – Haugen
God beyond all names – Bernadette Farrell
God’s love for us – Feeley
Holy God, we praise your name
Holy, holy, holy, Lord God almighty
This day God gives me
Thou whose is almighty word
To God be the glory
We are your people – Walsh
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