List of Recommended Songs for the Sundays of Lent until Good Friday

March 2, 2022 – April 15, 2022

In selecting songs for the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, we should always look at what the liturgy dictates for us to sing – the antiphons from the
Graduale Romanum, the official “songbook” promulgated by the Second Vatican Council. This book contains all the chants proper to the
celebration of the Mass for each season and celebration. The problem is, as time passes, we have become more and more lax as to what Holy
Mother Church asks us to do in our ministry in providing music for the liturgy by selecting and choosing songs that are not in line or in
the same train of thought as the theme of the day’s liturgical action.

The following repertoire is a response for a more informed and conscientious selection and singing of songs appropriate not only for the season,
but for each individual Sunday. It is more appropriate to sing the actual propers of the Mass during these seasons because the antiphons form an
intrinsic part of the unitive theme of each liturgical celebration, especially during the Season of Lent wherein the Communion antiphon is almost
always lifted from the Gospel. It would thus be detrimental on the part of the faithful we minister to if we leave out the singing of the day’s proper
antiphons because in doing so, we would be depriving them of complete spiritual nourishment. It is understood that priority must be given to
the propers, instead of the “hymn approach” that is too often abused. To be pastoral about it, it would be better at the moment for the
congregation to join in singing a hymn after the choir has chanted the appropriate antiphon for the respective part of the Mass.

Take note that as this is a season characterized by prayer, fasting, and abstinence, this should also be reflected in the manner in which the liturgy
is celebrated. Apart from solemnities, the singing of the Gloria and the Alleluia are suppressed until the Easter Vigil. Furthermore, the use of
musical instruments ought to be limited to the bare minimum; this means that these may only be used to sustain and support the singing –
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC AT ANY PART OF THE MASS IS PROHIBITED, with the exception of Solemnities as aforementioned, and on
Laetare Sunday (Fourth Sunday of Lent). As music ministers, we tend to overdo our role in the mass by providing music when there are lull
moments, such as in the Offertory and during Communion. It would be very much in the spirit of fasting and abstinence to emphasize and rediscover
the value of sacred silence in the Mass whenever it is called for. This also includes the idea of fasting from singing a Recessional Hymn so as
to keep people somber and sober as they go forth from the liturgy.

DATE TITLES OF SONGS COMPOSERS/ LITURGICAL SIGNIFICANCE

ARRANGERS
March 2, 2021 Entrance Misereris Omnium Traditional Gregorian Chant The Entrance Antiphon of today’s Mass introduces to
from the Graduale Romanum us the central theme of the Lenten season: God’s
Ash Misereris Omnium Proper of the Mass by Rev. Carlo mercy. It reminds us of our need for conversion and of
Wednesday Rossini God’s desire to forgive our sins if only we return to
Your Mercy Extends to All Simple English Propers by Adam Him with all our hearts: “You are merciful to all, O
Things Bartlett Lord, and despise nothing that You have made.
Your Mercy Embraces All Paul Tate and Ken Macek You overlook people’s sins, to bring them to
Creation repentance, and You spare them, for You are the
Lord our God. ” (Wisdom 11:24 – 25, 27)
Deep Compassion Thou Hast Chants for the Church Year by W.
on All Patrick Cunningham
 Miserere Mei, Deus Traditional Gregorian Chant from Inasmuch as today’s celebration ushers in Lent, it
the Gradual Simplex would be wise and very much in the spirit of the
How Merciful You are to All Hymn Tune Propers by Charles H. season to sing not only hymns and songs which are
Giffen and Kathleen Pluth somber and reflective in nature but those which at
Hymn Tune: Ernhalt Uns Herr least mirror or reecho the proper antiphon for each
O God, Your Mercy Reaches Entrance Antiphons for Lent by corresponding part of the Mass.
All Norman Gouin
Hymn Tune: St. Flavian
Lord, You are Merciful to All Simple Choral Gradual by Richard
Rice
O Lord, Your Mercy Does From Introit Hymns by Christoph
Extend Tietze
Hymn Tune: Ernhalt Uns Herr
Minamahal Mo ang Tanan Pambungad na Antipona sa tono
ng Pasyong Mahal na isinaayos ni
Ferdinand Bautista
Kaawaan Mo Ako, O Diyos Lucio San Pedro
Ako’y Kaawaan, O Mahal Ferdinand Bautista
Kong Diyos
Mercy, O God Francis O’Brien
Blessing and Immutemur Habitu Traditional Gregorian Chants In today’s liturgy, the Penitential Act is omitted as the
Distribution Iuxta Vestibulum from the Graduale Romanum Rite of Blessing and Distribution of Ashes takes its
of Ashes Emendemus in Melius place. The Roman Missal and the Graduale Romanum
prescribe three antiphons (Immutemur Habitu, Iuxta
Adjuva Nos
Vestibulum, and Emendemus in Melius) and a
Immutemur Habitu Proper of the Mass by Rev. Carlo responsory (Adjuva Nos) to accompany the imposition
Iuxta Vestibulum Rossini of ashes. These take precedence over all other songs
Emendemus in Melius and hymns as these are reminiscent of the First
Adjuva Nos Reading and present a rich and solid biblico-
Emendemus in Melius William Byrd liturgical explanation of what these ashes are and
Emendemus in Melius Cristobal de Morales what they mean for us as we begin this holy season.
Not to sing them, or even at least one of them, would
Immutemur Habitu deprive the faithful not only of our rich liturgical
Immutemur Habitu Jose Mauricio Nunes Garcia patrimony but of spiritual nourishment as well.
Dele Domine (with Psalm 50) Traditional Gregorian Chant
Adjuva Nos from the Graduale Simplex If the imposition of ashes is prolonged, then the
chanting of Psalm 51 (50) would very much be in
Come Back to the Lord Simple Choral Gradual by keeping with the liturgical action.
Let the Priests and Ministers Richard Rice
of the Lord
 Turn to us, with Mercy,
Lord
Lord, Take Away our
Wickedness (With Psalm 51)
Let us Exchange Chants for the Church Year by
Let us Mend our Ways W. Patrick Cunningham
Attend, O Gracious Lord
Remember You are Dust Paul Tate
Return to the Lord
Panginoon, Patawad ang Iyong Ferdinand Bautista
Bayan
Miserere Gregorio Allegri
Ashes Tom Conry
Offertory Exaltabo Te Traditional Gregorian Chant The Offertory Antiphon is a celebration and praise of
from the Graduale Romanum God’s mercy which He generously bestows on all who
Exaltabo Te Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina seek Him with all of their hearts. As the gifts are
being prepared on the altar, the words of Psalm 30
Exaltabo Te Giovanni Battista Casali would help us reflect on our unworthiness for mercy
Exaltabo Te Orlando di Lasso and of God’s graciousness toward us: “I will extol
Exaltabo Te Alessandro Scarlatti You, O Lord, for You drew me clear and did not
I Will Extol You, O Lord Simple English Propers by Adam let my enemies rejoice over me. O Lord, my God, I
Bartlett cried out to You and You healed me.” (Psalm 30:2 –
3)
O Lord, I Cried to You for Simple Choral Gradual by Richard
Help Rice
Settings of Psalm 30 would very much be appropriate
I Will Magnify Thee Chants for the Church Year by W. for the presentation and preparation of the gifts.
Patrick Cunningham
Factus est Adiutor Traditional Gregorian Chant
from the Graduale Simplex
I Will Praise You, Lord Owen Alstott
(Psalm 30)
I Will Praise You, Lord Marius Villaroman
(Psalm 30)
I Will Praise You, Lord Mark Haas
(Psalm 30)
Psalm 30: I Will Praise You, From Psalms in His Presence by
Lord Roger Holtz
Psalm 30: I Will Praise You, Paul Inwood
Lord
Parce Domine Jeremy Young
 Paggugunita
Handog Namin sa Iyo, Ama
Sumasamo Kami sa ‘Yo
Communion Qui Meditabitur
He Who Meditates Day and
Night
The Man Who Meditates Day
and Night
He Who Ponders the Law
They Who Shall Meditate
Hangarin ng Puso Ko’t Diwa
Da Nobis Domine
Miserere (if not used during
the Imposition of Ashes)
Miserere
Be Merciful, O Lord (Psalm
51)
Be Merciful, O Lord (Psalm
51)
Psalm 51: Be Merciful, O
Lord, for We Have Sinned
Create in Me
Psalm 51: Create in Me
Recessional Attende Domine/
Hear us, O Lord our God
Parce Domine/
Spare Your People, Lord
Audi Benigne Conditor
Again We Keep This Solemn
Fast
Fr. Allan Antonio
Ferdinand Bautista
Lorenzo Judan
Traditional Gregorian Chant The Communion Antiphon reminds us of the
found in the Graduale Simplex blessedness of being considered holy and just in the
Simple English Propers by Adam sight of God. This, of course, is a natural consequence
Bartlett of our conversion and repentance. It is also a reminder
Simple Choral Gradual by Richard of the secret to holiness – that meditating on God’s
Rice law and living it the best we could is a sure way to
becoming holy in God’s sight: “He who ponders the
Laudate Dominum Communion
law of the Lord day and night will yield fruit in due
Antiphons by Andrew Motyka
season.” (Psalm 1:2 - 3)
Chants for the Church Year by W.
Patrick Cunningham
Songs which reflect the antiphon should be chosen on
Fr. Arnel Aquino, SJ the appropriateness of the rite it accompanies. If the
Traditional Gregorian Chant from reception of Communion is prolonged, settings of
the Graduale Simplex Psalm 51 may be chanted.
Gregorio Allegri
Jun-G Bargayo, SJ, and Junjun Del
Monte, SJ
Marty Haugen and David Haas
Owen Alstott
Rawn Harbor, ValLimar and Frank
Jansen, and Val Parker
George Misulia
Tony Alonso
Traditional Gregorian Hymn As a general rule during the Lent, the liturgy also fasts
and abstains from unnecessary embellishments, such
Traditional Gregorian Hymn as instrumentals, organ preludes and postludes, and
based on Joel 2:17 other musical actions which run contrary to the spirit
ascribed to Pope Saint Gregory of the season. Because the recessional is no longer a
the Great, Traditional Gregorian formal part of the Mass, then the recessional hymn is
Hymn unnecessary. Although common practice dictates that
Mass ends the same way it begins – with a song – it
ascribed to Pope Saint Gregory the
would be more helpful for the people to internalize
Great, translated by J. M. Neale
and situate themselves more deeply in the liturgical
Hymn Tune: Erhalt Uns Herr
 Eternal Lord of Love Thomas H. Cain
Hymn Tune: Old 124th
The Glory of these Forty Days ascribed to Pope Saint Gregory the
Great, translated by Maurice F. Bell
Hymn Tune: Erhalt Uns Herr
Now Let Us All With One ascribed to Pope Saint Gregory the
Accord Great, translated by James Quinn,
SJ
Hymn Tune: Erhalt Uns Herr
Forty Days and Forty Nights George Hunt Smyttan
Hymn Tune: Heinlein
Lord, Who Throughout These Claudia Frances Hernaman
Forty Days Hymn Tune: St. Flavian
Lord Jesus, Think on Me ascribed to Synesius of Cyrene,
translated by Allen William
Chatfield
Hymn Tune: Southwell
God of Mercy and Edmund Vaughan
Compassion Hymn Tune: Au Sang Qu’un Dieu
March 6, 2022 Entrance Invocabit Me Traditional Gregorian Chant
from the Graduale Romanum
First Sunday of Invocabit Me Proper of the Mass by Rev. Carlo
Lent Rossini
Tunc Invocabis Traditional Gregorian Chant
from the Graduale Simplex
When He Calls to Me Simple English Propers by Adam
Bartlett
When He Calls to Me Simple Choral Gradual by Richard
Rice
When He Calls to Me Paul Tate and Ken Macek
He Shall Call on Me Chants for the Church Year by W.
Patrick Cunningham
I Answer When He Calls to Hymn Tune Introits by Charles H.
Me Giffen and Kathleen Pluth
Hymn Tune: Erhalt Uns Herr
God Answers in Our Distress Entrance Antiphons for Lent by
Norman Gouin
Hymn Tune: St. Flavian
When They Call in Tribulation Introit Hymns by Christoph Tietze
Hymn Tune: In Babilone
spirit of Lent when there is no recessional hymn sung
as it leaves a longing for a joyful end.
If a hymn must be sung, then it would be best to sing
one from the Liturgy of the Hours for Lent or any
other hymn that would best suit the season. It would
be best to sing it simply, without embellishments such
as vocal harmonies (not until the Fourth Sunday of
Lent), and to end it as soon as possible to leave room
for prayerful recollection.
Today’s Introit is very peculiar and liturgically
significant as it introduces to us Psalm 91 as the
repeating motif for this Sunday’s celebration. This is a
psalm presenting to us the just man who is asking for
God’s protection and God promising Him not only
what he asked for, but for all else out of His own
goodness. This just man presented in the psalm is a
foreshadowing of Jesus, who, in rejecting the
temptations of the devil in the desert, shows us how
God would never allow us to be tempted beyond our
abilities. If the Lord allows us to be tempted, He
provides the graces necessary to say no to the devil’s
invitations, hence proving the maxim Where sin
abides, graces abounds all the more. “When He calls
on me, I will answer him; I will deliver him and
give him glory, I will grant him length of days.”
(Psalm 91:15 – 16)
It would be wise and very much in the spirit of the
season to sing not only hymns and songs which are
somber and reflective in nature but those which at
 Kapag Ako’y Tinawagan
Kaawaan Mo Ako, O Diyos
Ako’y Kaawaan, O Mahal
Kong Diyos
Offertory Scapulis Suis Obumbrabit
Scapulis Suis Obumbrabit
Scapulis Suis
Scapulis Suis
Cum Facis Eleemosynam
The Lord will Overshadow
You with His Pinions
His Faithfulness is Buckler
and Shield
Under His Wings
Miserere
Miserere
Be Merciful, O Lord (Psalm
51)
Be Merciful, O Lord (Psalm
51)
Psalm 51: Be Merciful, O
Lord, for We Have Sinned
Paggugunita
Handog Namin sa Iyo, Ama
Communion Man Does Not Live on Bread
Alone
One Does Not Live on Bread
Alone
Scapulis Suis Obumbrabit
Scapulis Suis
Pambungad na Antipona sa tono
ng Pasyong Mahal na isinaayos ni
Ferdinand Bautista
Lucio San Pedro
Ferdinand Bautista
Traditional Gregorian Chant
from the Graduale Romanum
Proper of the Mass by Rev. Carlo
Rossini
Johann Kaspar Aiblinger
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
Traditional Gregorian Chant
from the Graduale Simplex
Simple English Propers by Adam
Bartlett
Simple Choral Gradual by Richard
Rice
Chants for the Church Year by W.
Patrick Cunningham
Gregorio Allegri
Jun-G Bargayo, SJ, and Junjun Del
Monte, SJ
Marty Haugen and David Haas
Owen Alstott
Rawn Harbor, ValLimar and Frank
Jansen, and Val Parker
Fr. Allan Antonio
Ferdinand Bautista
Simple Choral Gradual by
Richard Rice
English Proper Chants by John
Ainslie
Traditional Gregorian Chant
from the Graduale Romanum
Proper of the Mass by Rev. Carlo
Rossini
least mirror or reecho the proper antiphon for each
corresponding part of the Mass.
The Offertory Antiphon is a continuation of the Introit
and it expounds on how the Lord is our refuge and
shield against the wiles and temptations of the world
and of the flesh. Inasmuch as today’s readings point
out the reality of temptation and sin, this antiphon
reminds us of how we can overcome – not by human
means but by the grace and strength of God. Hence,
whenever we seek refuge in the Lord whenever we are
tempted, the strength of God is manifested in our
human weakness: “With His pinions He will cover
you, and under His wings you shall take refuge;
His faithfulness is a buckler and shield.”
(Psalm 91:4 – 5)
It would be appropriate to sing settings of Psalm 51
after chanting the foregoing antiphon so as to situate
the psalm in its liturgical place within the celebration.
The first option for the Communion antiphon naturally
follows the blueprint set by today’s Introit and
Gospel; it is an obvious reminder from Christ for us to
rely and to labor more on the food that gives eternal
life (which we receive in the Holy Eucharist) rather
than for those which the world gives that leaves us so
unsatisfied: “One does not live by bread alone, but
 He Will Overshadow You
with His Pinions
The Lord Will Overshadow
You
His Faithfulness Will Protect
You
Under His Wings
Scapulis Suis
(if not used during Offertory)
Scapulis Suis
(if not used during Offertory)
On Eagles’ Wings
Psalm 91: Be With Me, Lord
Be With Me, Lord (Psalm 91)
Be With Me, Lord (Psalm 91)
Psalm 91: Be With Me, Lord
Psalm 91: Be With Me, Lord,
When I Am in Trouble
Be With Me, Lord
Be With Me, Lord
When He Calls on Me
Intellige Clamorem Meum,
Domine
Recessional Attende Domine/
Hear us, O Lord our God
Parce Domine/
Spare Your People, Lord
Audi Benigne Conditor
Again We Keep This Solemn
Fast
Eternal Lord of Love
The Glory of these Forty Days
Simple English Propers by Adam by every word that comes forth from the mouth of
Bartlett God.” (Matthew 4:4)
Simple Choral Gradual by Richard
Rice The antiphon should be chanted so that as the faithful
Laudate Dominum Communion come forward to receive the Bread of Life, they might
Antiphons by Andrew Motyka hear once again the Word of Life proclaimed to them.
Chants for the Church Year by W.
Patrick Cunningham Because the second option for the Communion
antiphon comes from the motif set by Psalm 91,
Johann Kaspar Aiblinger
settings of this and other hymns and songs related to it
may be used to foster meditation and prayer during
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina Communion.
Michael Joncas
Jay Gomez
Owen Alstott
Marty Haugen
Dawn Harbor, ValLimar and Frank
Jansen, and Val Parker
Sarah Hart
Ken Canedo
M. Roger Holland II
Traditional Gregorian Chant
from the Graduale Simplex
Traditional Gregorian Hymn As a general rule during the Lent, the liturgy also fasts
and abstains from unnecessary embellishments, such
Traditional Gregorian Hymn as instrumentals, organ preludes and postludes, and
based on Joel 2:17 other musical actions which run contrary to the spirit
ascribed to Pope Saint Gregory of the season. Because the recessional is no longer a
the Great, Traditional Gregorian formal part of the Mass, then the recessional hymn is
Hymn unnecessary. Although common practice dictates that
Mass ends the same way it begins – with a song – it
ascribed to Pope Saint Gregory the
would be more helpful for the people to internalize
Great, translated by J. M. Neale
and situate themselves more deeply in the liturgical
Hymn Tune: Erhalt Uns Herr
spirit of Lent when there is no recessional hymn sung
Thomas H. Cain as it leaves a longing for a joyful end.
Hymn Tune: Old 124th
ascribed to Pope Saint Gregory the If a hymn must be sung, then it would be best to sing
Great, translated by Maurice F. Bell one from the Liturgy of the Hours for Lent or any
Hymn Tune: Erhalt Uns Herr
 Now Let Us All With One
Accord
Forty Days and Forty Nights
Lord, Who Throughout These
Forty Days
Lord Jesus, Think on Me
God of Mercy and
Compassion
March 13, Entrance Tibi Dixit Cor Meum
2022
Assumpsit Iesus
Second Sunday
of Lent My Heart has Declared to You
My Heart has Prompted Me
My Heart has Declared to You
Of You My Heart has Spoken
With Longing Hearts We Cry
My Heart has Declared to
You,
O Lord
Panginoon, Aking Tanglaw
Reminiscere Miserationum
Reminiscere Miserationum
Reminiscere Miserationum
ascribed to Pope Saint Gregory the
Great, translated by James Quinn,
SJ
Hymn Tune: Erhalt Uns Herr
George Hunt Smyttan
Hymn Tune: Heinlein
Claudia Frances Hernaman
Hymn Tune: St. Flavian
ascribed to Synesius of Cyrene,
translated by Allen William
Chatfield
Hymn Tune: Southwell
Edmund Vaughan
Hymn Tune: Au Sang Qu’un Dieu
Traditional Gregorian Chant
from the Graduale Romanum
Traditional Gregorian Chant
from the Graduale Simplex
Simple English Propers by Adam
Bartlett
Simple Choral Gradual by Richard
Rice
Paul Tate and Ken Macek
Hymn Tune Introits by Charles H.
Giffen and Kathleen Pluth
Hymn Tune: Erhalt Uns Herr
Entrance Antiphons for Lent by
Norman Gouin
Hymn Tune: St. Flavian
Introit Hymns by Christoph Tietze
Hymn Tune: Breslau
Fr. Felipe Fruto Ramirez, SJ at Fr.
Timoteo Ofrasio, SJ
Traditional Gregorian Chant
from the Graduale Romanum
Proper of the Mass by Rev. Carlo
Rossini
Carlo Gesualdo
other hymn that would best suit the season. It would
be best to sing it simply, without embellishments such
as vocal harmonies (not until the Fourth Sunday of
Lent), and to end it as soon as possible to leave room
for prayerful recollection.
The first option for the Introit for today’s liturgy
expresses our prayerful and heartfelt desire to see the
Face of God in the same manner as the Apostles did
when Jesus was transfigured before them. The
Transfiguration was a foretaste of the glory of the
Risen Christ and we are called to share in that same
glory after all the trails of earthly life. Thus, we pray
that we seek the Face of God in our daily life so that
we may be able to follow Him even if it means going
down from the consolation of Mount Tabor and
climbing the mount of Golgotha in order to realize the
glory of the Resurrection: “Of You my heart has
spoken: Seek His Face. It is Your Face, O Lord,
that I seek; hide not Your Face from me.” (Psalm
27:8 – 9)
It would be wise and very much in the spirit of the
season to sing not only hymns and songs which are
somber and reflective in nature but those which at
least mirror or reecho the proper antiphon for each
corresponding part of the Mass.
The second option for the Entrance Antiphon is a
prayer asking God for redemption and liberation.
Inasmuch as we are prone to sin and temptation, we
look to God and ask Him to remember us in His
mercy. Much like the consolation gained by the
 Remember Your Mercies,
Lord
Remember Your Mercies,
Lord
Call to Remembrance
Call to Remembrance, O Lord
Call to Remembrance, O Lord
Poon, Iyong Gunitain
Poon, Iyong Gunitain
Offertory Meditabor in Mandatis Tuis
Meditabor in Mandatis Tuis
Meditabor in Mandatis Tuis
Meditabor in Mandatis Tuis
Faciamus Hic
I Shall Meditate Upon Your
Commandments
I Will Worship Your
Commands
My Delight Shall Be in Thy
Commandments
Transfigure Us, O Lord
Hangarin ng Puso Ko’t Diwa
Paggugunita
Handog Namin sa Iyo, Ama
Communion Visionem Quam Vidistis
Tell No One About the Vision
You Have Seen
Intellige Clamorem Meum
Simple English Propers by Adam
Bartlett
Simple Choral Gradual by Richard
Rice
Chants for the Church Year by W.
Patrick Cunningham
Richard Farrant
John Wall Calcott
Pambungad na Antipona sa tono
ng Pasyong Mahal na isinaayos ni
Ferdinand Bautista
Ronaldo Raz
Traditional Gregorian Chant
from the Graduale Romanum
Johann Kasper Aiblinger
Franz Xaver Witt
Proper of the Mass by Rev. Carlo
Rossini
Traditional Gregorian Chant
from the Graduale Simplex
Simple English Propers by Adam
Bartlett
Simple Choral Gradual by Richard
Rice
Chants for the Church Year by W.
Patrick Cunningham
Bob Hurd
Fr. Arnel Aquino, SJ
Fr. Allan Antonio
Ferdinand Bautista
Traditional Gregorian Chant
from the Graduale Romanum
and the Graduale Simplex
Simple English Propers by Adam
Bartlett
Proper of the Mass by Rev. Carlo
Rossini
apostles when Jesus was transfigured before them
before He entered into His Passion, this antiphon
encapsulates our longing for God’s graciousness and
consolation: “Remember Your compassion, O
Lord, and Your merciful love, for they are from of
old. Let not our enemies exult over us. Redeem us
O God if Israel, from all our distress.” (Psalm 25:6,
22)
It would be wise and very much in the spirit of the
season to sing not only hymns and songs which are
somber and reflective in nature but those which at
least mirror or reecho the proper antiphon for each
corresponding part of the Mass.
Today’s Offertory Antiphon comes as if it were a
response to the dialogue between Jesus, Moses, and
Elijah. Because Moses represents the Law and Jesus is
the fulfilment of the Law, then it would come
naturally for the Church to reflect and ponder not only
on the written law but on the person of God’s Law
Incarnate. It comes as no surprise then that this
antiphon would sum up Peter’s rejoicing over the
Transfiguration event: “I will delight in Your
commands, which I love. And I will lift up My
hands to Your commands.” (Psalm 45:3)
It is thus fitting that the antiphon be chanted followed
by settings of Psalm 119, or at least, a hymn that
reechoes the theme of the Lord’s Transfiguration be
sung during the Preparation of the Gifts.
The Communion Antiphon, like last Sunday, comes
from the Gospel. This time, Jesus admonishes His
apostles not to tell anyone about the Transfiguration
until His Resurrection. This antiphon may come as a
surprise but what Jesus is actually saying is simple:
the Transfiguration will only make sense after His
Passion, Death, and Resurrection. We ought not to
 This is My Son, My Beloved
Tell No One About What You
Have Seen
The Vision Which Ye Have
Seen
Transfigure Us, O Lord
(if not used during Offertory)
Recessional Christ Upon the Mountain
Peak
Christ Whose Glory Fills the
Skies
God, You are Clothed with
Light
More Ancient than the
Primal World
The Glory of these Forty Days
O Lord of Light Who Made
the Stars
O Raise Your Eyes on High
and See
O Wondrous Type! O Vision
Fair!
‘Tis Good Lord, to be Here
Simple Choral Gradual by Richard
Rice
Laudate Dominum Communion
Antiphons by Andrew Motyka
Chants for the Church Year by W.
Patrick Cunningham
Bob Hurd
Brian A. Wren
Hymn Tune: Mowsley or
Shillingford
Charles Wesley
Hymn Tune: Lux Prima
(Gounod)
Translated by John Browlie
Hymn Tune: Harewood
from Stanbrook Abbey
Hymn Tune: Angel’s Song L.M
ascribed to Pope Saint Gregory the
Great, translated by Maurice F. Bell
Hymn Tune: Erhalt Uns Herr
translated from Conditor Alme
Siderum by Melvin L. Farrell
Hymn Tune: Conditor Alme
Siderum
Ralph Wright
Hymn Tune: Crediton (Clark) or
Morning Song (Dare)
translated from Caelestis Forman
Gloria by J. M. Neale
Hymn Tune: Deo Gracias
J. Armitage Robinson
Hymn Tune: Swabia (Spiess) or
Carlisle (Lockhart)
mistake a temporary and earthly good as an end in
itself; rather, we should always have our own Paschal
mystery in mind: that without suffering, we would not
share in Christ’s glory. May we never be blinded by
any consolation or pleasure here on earth so as to
remain here and lose sight of our heavenly reward.
“Tell no one about the vision You have seen until
the Son of Man has risen from the dead.” (Luke
2:26)
After chanting the communion antiphon, it would be
wise to sing hymns appropriate in character and
musical style to the rite it accompanies so as to aid the
people in prayer.
As a general rule during the Lent, the liturgy also fasts
and abstains from unnecessary embellishments, such
as instrumentals, organ preludes and postludes, and
other musical actions which run contrary to the spirit
of the season. Because the recessional is no longer a
formal part of the Mass, then the recessional hymn is
unnecessary. Although common practice dictates that
Mass ends the same way it begins – with a song – it
would be more helpful for the people to internalize
and situate themselves more deeply in the liturgical
spirit of Lent when there is no recessional hymn sung
as it leaves a longing for a joyful end.
If a hymn must be sung, then it would be best to sing
one from the Liturgy of the Hours for Lent or any
other hymn that would best suit the season. It would
be best to sing it simply, without embellishments such
as vocal harmonies (not until the Fourth Sunday of
Lent), and to end it as soon as possible to leave room
for prayerful recollection.
 March 20, Entrance Oculi Mei Traditional Gregorian Chant
2022 from the Graduale Romanum
and the Graduale Simplex
Third Sunday My Eyes are Forever Turned Simple English Propers by Adam
of Lent Bartlett
My Eyes are Ever Fixed Simple Choral Gradual by Richard
Rice
My Eyes are Always on the Hymn Tune Introits by Charles H.
Lord Giffen and Kathleen Pluth
Hymn Tune: Erhalt Uns Herr
Oculi Mei Estevao Lopes Morago
Oculi Mei Proper of the Mass by Rev. Carlo
Rossini
My Eyes are Always Fixed on Entrance Antiphons for Lent by
the Lord Norman Gouin
Hymn Tune: Detroit
My Eyes are Fixed on God Introit Hymns by Christoph Tietze
Hymn Tune: Saint Bride
Mine Eyes are Ever on the Chants for the Church Year by W.
Lord Patrick Cunningham
Dum Sanctificatus Fuero Traditional Gregorian Chant
from the Graduale Romanum
When I Vindicate My Simple English Propers by Adam
Holiness Through You Bartlett
Ako’y Inyong Idarangal Pambungad na Antipona sa tono
ng Pasyong Mahal na isinaayos ni
Ferdinand Bautista
Kaawaan Mo Ako, O Diyos Lucio San Pedro
Ako’y Kaawaan, O Mahal Ferdinand Bautista
Kong Diyos
Offertory Iustitiae Domini Traditional Gregorian Chant
from the Graduale Romanum
Like the previous Sunday, today’s liturgy has two
options for the Entrance Antiphon. The first option
comes from Psalm 25 and is a twofold expression of
deep faith and conviction in the God who “lifts us up”
and rescues us from our sins while at the same time, it
acknowledges our need of God because of our
nothingness and poverty in the face of Divine
Majesty. It amplifies further the words of today’s
collect, reminding us that in confessing our faults and
in practicing penance, we are “lifted up” by God’s
merciful love. Thus, we make this antiphon our own
prayer today that we may always be humble enough to
admit our faults so that in due time, God may restore
us back to our lost friendship with Him and with each
other: “My eyes are always on the Lord, for He
rescues my feet from the snare. Turn to me and
have mercy on me, for I am alone and poor.”
(Psalm 25:15 – 16)
It would be wise and very much in the spirit of the
season to sing not only hymns and songs which are
somber and reflective in nature but those which at
least mirror or reecho the proper antiphon for each
corresponding part of the Mass.
The second option for the Entrance Antiphon shifts
our focus from our lowliness and nothingness before
the Lord and fixes our perspective on the God who
comes to promise newness of life and a new heart for
us, His people. This does not detract nor oppose the
sentiments of the first option; rather, it presupposes
our need for salvation and for a God who will
intervene and make all things well. God’s promise of
a cleansing necessitates our admittance of guilt and
putting our faith and hope in the Lord of love: “When
I prove My holiness among you, I will gather you
from all the foreign lands; and I will pour clean water
upon you and cleanse you from all your impurities,
and I will give you a new spirit, says the Lord.”
(Ezekiel 36:23 – 26)
The Offertory Antiphon, taken from Psalm 19,
furthers the ideas purported by the general leitmotif
 Iustitiae Domini Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
Iustitiae Domini Alessandro Scarlatti
Justitiae Domini Proper of the Mass by Rev. Carlo
Rossini
Frange Esurienti Traditional Gregorian Chant
from the Graduale Simplex
The Ordinances of the Lord Simple English Propers by Adam
Bartlett
Sweeter are They than Honey Simple Choral Gradual by Richard
Rice
The Statutes of the Lord Chants for the Church Year by W.
Patrick Cunningham
Hangarin ng Puso Ko’t Diwa Fr. Arnel Aquino, SJ
Miserere Gregorio Allegri
Miserere Jun-G Bargayo, SJ, and Junjun Del
Monte, SJ
Be Merciful, O Lord (Psalm Marty Haugen and David Haas
51)
Be Merciful, O Lord (Psalm Owen Alstott
51)
Psalm 51: Be Merciful, O Rawn Harbor, ValLimar and Frank
Lord, for We Have Sinned Jansen, and Val Parker
Paggugunita Fr. Allan Antonio
Handog Namin sa Iyo, Ama Ferdinand Bautista
Communion Qui Biberit Aquam Traditional Gregorian Chant
from the Graduale Romanum
Whosoever Drinks Simple English Propers by Adam
Bartlett
Qui Biberit Aquam Proper of the Mass by Rev. Carlo
Rossini
Whoever Drinks the Water Simple Choral Gradual by Richard
Rice
Whoever Drinks My Water Laudate Dominum Communion
Antiphons by Andrew Motyka
Whoever Drinketh the Water Chants for the Church Year by W.
(refer to Lent 5) Patrick Cunningham
Illuminatio Mea Traditional Gregorian Chant
from the Graduale Simplex
used in the readings: water as a sign of God’s mercy,
an image of God’s love, and a picture of God’s life.
Here, after the encounter with Christ, there is always a
conversion: from a life of sin to a newer life. Hence,
keeping God’s law is the basic requirement of living a
justly and righteously. If water is life-giving, then the
image of honey is more enticing – but all of this fails
in comparison to the very life God wills to give us in
the bread and wine of the Eucharist: “The precepts of
the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; sweeter also
than syrup or honey from the comb. Your servant
is very diligent in keeping them.” (Psalm 19:9, 11 –
12)
It is thus fitting that the antiphon be chanted, or at
least, a setting of a psalm about keeping God’s law
(like Psalm 1) or Psalm 51 be sung during the
Preparation of the Gifts.
Today’s Communion Antiphon, as characteristic of
the Lenten season, comes from the Gospel and
reiterates the generosity of God to give us life-giving
water which would well up to eternal life. The water
and honey expressed in the Readings and in the
Offertory Antiphon gives way to the true and lasting
food which gives life eternal while even here on earth
– the Body and Blood of the Lord: “For anyone who
drinks it, says the Lord, the water I shall give will
become in him a spring welling up to eternal life.”
(John 4:13 – 14)
The antiphon should be chanted so that as the faithful
come forward to receive the Bread of Life, they might
 Psalm 27: The Lord is My Michael Bulaong hear once again the Word of Life proclaimed to them.
Light and My Salvation After doing so, it would be wise to sing prayerful and
Psalm 27: The Lord is My Mark Haas meditative settings of Psalm 27 as it is the assigned
Light Psalm-verse in the Graduale Simplex.
Psalm 27: The Lord is My From Psalms in His Presence by
Light Ann Fons, Roger Holtz, and Jane
Terwilliger
Psalm 27: The Lord is My Owen Alstott
Light
The Lord is My Light Christopher Walker
The Lord is My Light (Psalm David Haas
27)
Panginoon, Aking Tanglaw Fr. Felipe Fruto Ramirez, SJ at Fr.
Timoteo Ofrasio, SJ
Passer Invenit Traditional Gregorian Chant The second option for the Communion Antiphon
from the Graduale Romanum (especially for Years B and C) comes from Psalm 84
The Sparrow Has Found Simple English Propers by Adam and is a heartfelt prayer of longing and of praise to
Herself A Home Bartlett remain in God’s presence and to serve Him in His
The Sparrow Even Finds A Simple Choral Gradual by Richard holy dwelling. Inasmuch as we are sinful and broken,
Home Rice we have been made worthy to share in God’s divine
life in the Eucharist; hence, we approach to receive
Blessed are They Who Dwell Laudate Dominum Communion
the Lord’s Body and Blood in humility and adoration,
in Your House Antiphons by Andrew Motyka
and we make the antiphon our own prayer: “The
The Sparrow Hath Found Chants for the Church Year by W. sparrow has found herself a home, and the
Herself A Home Patrick Cunningham turtledove a nest in which to place her young; at
Psalm 84: How Lovely is Your Michael Joncas Your altars, O Lord of Hosts, my King and my
Dwelling Place God! Blessed are they who dwell in Your house,
How Lovely is Your Dwelling Mark Shepperd they shall praise You forever and ever.” (Psalm
Place 84:4 – 5)
How Lovely is Your Dwelling Kevin Hildebrand
Place It would be wise to sing prayerful and meditative
How Lovely is Your Dwelling Randall DeBruyn settings of Psalm 84 in order to foster an atmosphere
Place of silence and reflection in this most intimate time
Psalm 84: Blessed are They Owen Alstott with the Lord.
How Lovely is Your Dwelling Fr. Arnel Aquino, SJ
Place
Recessional Attende Domine/ Traditional Gregorian Hymn As a general rule during the Lent, the liturgy also fasts
Hear us, O Lord our God and abstains from unnecessary embellishments, such
Parce Domine/ Traditional Gregorian Hymn as instrumentals, organ preludes and postludes, and
Spare Your People, Lord based on Joel 2:17 other musical actions which run contrary to the spirit
 Audi Benigne Conditor
Again We Keep This Solemn
Fast
Eternal Lord of Love
The Glory of these Forty Days
Now Let Us All With One
Accord
Forty Days and Forty Nights
Lord, Who Throughout These
Forty Days
Lord Jesus, Think on Me
God of Mercy and
Compassion
March 27, Entrance Laetare Jerusalem
2022
Rejoice, O Jerusalem
Fourth Sunday
of Lent Rejoice, Jerusalem
Rejoice, Jerusalem
Laetare
Sunday
Laetare Jerusalem
Liturgical
Rejoice! Rejoice, Jerusalem
Note:
Because of the
restrained joy
Rejoice, Jerusalem
ascribed to Pope Saint Gregory
the Great, Traditional Gregorian
Hymn
ascribed to Pope Saint Gregory the
Great, translated by J. M. Neale
Hymn Tune: Erhalt Uns Herr
Thomas H. Cain
Hymn Tune: Old 124th
ascribed to Pope Saint Gregory the
Great, translated by Maurice F. Bell
Hymn Tune: Erhalt Uns Herr
ascribed to Pope Saint Gregory the
Great, translated by James Quinn,
SJ
Hymn Tune: Erhalt Uns Herr
George Hunt Smyttan
Hymn Tune: Heinlein
Claudia Frances Hernaman
Hymn Tune: St. Flavian
ascribed to Synesius of Cyrene,
translated by Allen William
Chatfield
Hymn Tune: Southwell
Edmund Vaughan
Hymn Tune: Au Sang Qu’un Dieu
Traditional Gregorian Chant
from the Graduale Romanum
Simple English Propers by Adam
Bartlett
Simple Choral Gradual by Richard
Rice
Hymn Tune Introits by Charles H.
Giffen and Kathleen Pluth
Hymn Tune: Erhalt Uns Herr
Proper of the Mass by Rev. Carlo
Rossini
Entrance Antiphons for Lent by
Norman Gouin
Hymn Tune: St. Anne
Introit Hymns by Christoph Tietze
of the season. Because the recessional is no longer a
formal part of the Mass, then the recessional hymn is
unnecessary. Although common practice dictates that
Mass ends the same way it begins – with a song – it
would be more helpful for the people to internalize
and situate themselves more deeply in the liturgical
spirit of Lent when there is no recessional hymn sung
as it leaves a longing for a joyful end.
If a hymn must be sung, then it would be best to sing
one from the Liturgy of the Hours for Lent or any
other hymn that would best suit the season. It would
be best to sing it simply, without embellishments such
as vocal harmonies (not until the Fourth Sunday of
Lent), and to end it as soon as possible to leave room
for prayerful recollection.
The Introit for this Sunday is one of two peculiar
Sundays of the year which bears its own – Laetare –
the other being Gaudete in Advent. We are enjoined
by the Church to rejoice not only because we are at
the midpoint of our Lenten discipline and look toward
the Easter festivities with greater anticipation, but
even more because we have been invited to walk with
the Lord from the darkness of sin to the light of
salvation through the light of faith. It is the Church,
who make up the New Jerusalem, who are to find
comfort and respite from the hardness of our past lives
and are destined to share in that eternal joy in heaven
which we foretaste here on earth in the Holy
Eucharist. Thus, with the Prophet we cry out with joy:
“Rejoice, Jerusalem, and all who love her! Be
joyful, all who were in mourning; exult and be
characteristic Hymn Tune: Truro satisfied at her consoling breasts.” (Isaiah 66:10 –
of the day, Rejoice ye with Jerusalem Chants for the Church Year by W. 11)
instrumental Patrick Cunningham
music and Today, it would be vital to do a Latin setting of the
Rejoice, Rejoice O Jerusalem! Paul Tate and Ken Macek
other vocal Entrance Antiphon so as to highlight the name of the
embellishments In Tribulatione Traditional Gregorian Chant
Sunday and remind the faithful of the importance of
are allowed but from the Graduale Simplex
this day.
these should In Tribulatione Mea Ascanio Trombetti
not anticipate Lungsod ng Kapayaaan, Pambungad na Antipona sa tono
in any way the Magalak ng Pasyong Mahal na isinaayos ni
full joy of Ferdinand Bautista
Easter. Offertory Laudate Dominum Traditional Gregorian Chant The Offertory Antiphon furthers the Gospel reading
from the Graduale Romanum today inasmuch as the condition of physical blindness
Praise the Lord for He is Simple English Propers by Adam is also symbolic of our spiritual blindness. Such
Loving Bartlett condition is critical because when we lose sight of
The Lord does Whatever He Simple Choral Gradual by Richard God, we lose sight of everything good, true and
Wills Rice beautiful – and this leads to spiritual decay and death.
Thus, we make this antiphon our prayer as well so as
The Statutes of the Lord Chants for the Church Year by W.
to ever have God in our sight: “Enlighten my eyes
Patrick Cunningham
lest I fall into the sleep of death; lest my enemy say,
Bonum est Confiteri Traditional Gregorian Chant ‘I have prevailed against him.’ ” (Psalm 13:4 – 5)
from the Graduale Simplex
Bonum est Confiteri Robert Fuhrer It is thus fitting that the antiphon be chanted or Psalm
Bonum est Confiteri Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina 92 be sung apart from singing a hymn that closely
Psalm 92 Fr. Manoling Francisco, SJ resembles the antiphon in theme so as not to detract
Psalm 92: Lord, it is Good to From Psalms in His Presence by from the building of the liturgical theme of today’s
Give Thanks to You Ann Fons, Roger Holtz, and Jane liturgy.
Terwilliger
Psalm 92: Lord, it is Good Michel Guimont
Psalm 92: Lord, it is Good Owen Alstott
Song of the Man Born Blind Bob Hurd
Communion Lutum Fecit Traditional Gregorian Chant The first option for Year A’s Communion Antiphon,
from the Graduale Romanum as is characteristic of the Lenten season, comes from
The Lord Made Some Clay Simple English Propers by Adam the Gospel account and it poignantly points to the
Bartlett events which happened before, during, and after the
The Lord Rubbed My Eyes Simple Choral Gradual by Richard healing. This is our invitation as well: that each
Rice encounter with the Lord is an encounter of faith and of
healing, and that each encounter should lead help us
I Washed Myself Laudate Dominum Communion
grow deeper in our faith, hope, and love of the Lord.
Antiphons by Andrew Motyka
 Introibo ad Altare Dei Traditional Gregorian Chant Together with the Man born Blind, we are able to say:
from the Graduale Simplex “The Lord anointed my eyes: I went, I washed, I
Psalm 27: The Lord is My Michael Bulaong saw and I believed in God.” (John 9:11 – 38)
Light and My Salvation
Psalm 27: The Lord is My Mark Haas After chanting the communion antiphon, it would be
Light wise to sing versions of Psalm 27 or other hymns
Psalm 27: The Lord is My From Psalms in His Presence by directly referencing the story of healing which are
Light Ann Fons, Roger Holtz, and Jane appropriate in character and musical style to the rite it
Terwilliger accompanies so as to aid the people in prayer.
Psalm 27: The Lord is My Owen Alstott
Light
The Lord is My Light Christopher Walker
The Lord is My Light (Psalm David Haas
27)
Panginoon, Aking Tanglaw Fr. Felipe Fruto Ramirez, SJ at Fr.
Timoteo Ofrasio, SJ
Song of the Man Born Blind Bob Hurd
(if not used as an Offertory
Hymn)
Awit ng Paghilom Fr. Arnel Aquino, SJ
Jerusalem, Quae Aedificatur Traditional Gregorian Chant The second and common Communion antiphon takes
from the Graduale Romanum its cue from the Introit and it highlights the beauty of
Jerusalem, Quae Aedificatur Proper of the Mass by Rev. Carlo the city of Jerusalem. In this manner, the Church
Rossini reminds us of the joys in the new and heavenly
Jerusalem, Quae Aedificatur Heinrich Isaac Jerusalem to which we are all invited to gather and
partake of as this is also foreshadowed in the
Jerusalem, Built as a City Simple English Propers by Adam Eucharistic mysteries of which we are called to
Bartlett receive. With the same joy and gratitude of the
To Jerusalem, that Binds Simple Choral Gradual by Richard Psalmist, we make our own this antiphon:
Them Together Rice “Jerusalem, built as a city, with compact unity! It
Jerusalem, Which hath Been Chants for the Church Year by W. is there that the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord,
Built Up as a City Patrick Cunningham there to give thanks to Your name, O Lord.”
(Psalm 122:3 – 4)

After chanting the communion antiphon, it would be

wise to sing hymns appropriate in character and
musical style to the rite it accompanies so as to aid the
people in prayer.
Recessional Christ is the World’s Light Fred Pratt Green As a general rule during the Lent, the liturgy also fasts
Hymn Tune: Christe Sanctorum and abstains from unnecessary embellishments, such
 Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Charles Wesley as instrumentals, organ preludes and postludes, and
Skies Hymn Tune: Lux Prima (Gounod) other musical actions which run contrary to the spirit
God is My Strong Salvation James Montgomery of the season. Because the recessional is no longer a
Hymn Tune: Christus, Der Ist Mein formal part of the Mass, then the recessional hymn is
Leben unnecessary but because of the nature of joy which
God, You are Clothed with translated from a Greek text by pervades the liturgical celebration, it would be
Light John Brownlie allowable to sing a sober hymn that would be
Hymn Tune: Harewood reflective of the motif of this Laetare Sunday.
He Healed the Darkness of My Fred Pratt Green
Mind Hymn Tune: Arlington (Haas) Some instrumentation and vocal arrangements may be
done but these should not preempt the full joy of
Out of Darkness Into Light, Horatius Bonar
Easter.
Jesus Calls Hymn Tune: Out of Darkness Into
Day
My Song is Love Unknown Samuel Crossman
Hymn Tune: Love Unknown
Now Let Us All With One ascribed to Pope Saint Gregory the
Accord Great, translated by James Quinn,
SJ
Hymn Tune: Erhalt Uns Herr
O Christ, You are the Light attributed to Wolfgang Meusel
and Day Hymn Tune: St. Anne
Take Up Your Cross, The Charles W. Everest
Savior Said Hymn Tune: Breslau
The King of Love My H. W. Baker
Shepherd Is Hymn Tune: Dominus Regit Me
(Dykes)
Word of God, Come Down on James Quinn, SJ
Earth Hymn Tune: Liebster Jesu
April 3, 2022 Entrance Iudica Me Deus Traditional Gregorian Chant In the Tridentine calendar, this Sunday began what
from the Graduale Romanum used to be known as Passion Sunday since from this
Fifth Sunday of Vindicate Me, O God Simple English Propers by Adam point on, the readings would prepare us for the
Lent Bartlett coming Passion and Death of Our Lord. The Entrance
Give Me Justice, O God Simple Choral Gradual by Richard Antiphon for today’s celebration stands as a stark
Rice contrast from the previous Sundays of Lent because it
Rejoice, Jerusalem Hymn Tune Introits by Charles H. is a plea for justice against enemies. Thus, this
Giffen and Kathleen Pluth particular antiphon should place us once more in a
Hymn Tune: Erhalt Uns Herr somber and reflective mood, remembering that this is
a prayer of a righteous man who suffers through no
Judica Me, Deus Proper of the Mass by Rev. Carlo fault of his own, foreshadowing the sufferings of the
Rossini Lord Jesus: “Give me justice, O God, and plead my
Judica Me, Deus Andrea Gabrieli
 Judica Me, Deus
God, Grant Me Justice
Give Judgment, Lord My
Savior
Give Sentence with Me, O
God
Judge Me, O God
Deus Meus, Eripe Me
Ako ay Iyong Hukuman
Offertory Confitebor Tibi
I Will Praise You, O Lord
By Your Word, Revive Me
I Will Give Thanks to Thee, O
Lord
Iudica Causam Meam
Psalm 22: My God, My God
Psalm 22: My God, My God
Psalm 22: My God, My God
Psalm 22: My God, My God
Psalm 22: My God, My God
Psalm 22: My God, My God
Psalm 22: My God, My God
Psalm 22: My God, My God,
Why Have You Abandoned
Me?
Kung ‘Yong Nanaisin
G. Gorczycki
Entrance Antiphons for Lent by
Norman Gouin
Hymn Tune: Detroit
Introit Hymns by Christoph Tietze
Hymn Tune: Passion Chorale
Chants for the Church Year by W.
Patrick Cunningham
Paul Tate and Ken Macek
Traditional Gregorian Chant
from the Graduale Simplex
Pambungad na Antipona sa tono
ng Pasyong Mahal na isinaayos ni
Ferdinand Bautista
Traditional Gregorian Chant
from the Graduale Romanum
Simple English Propers by Adam
Bartlett
Simple Choral Gradual by Richard
Rice
Chants for the Church Year by W.
Patrick Cunningham
Traditional Gregorian Chant
from the Graduale Simplex
Marty Haugen
Tim Manion
Timothy R. Smith
From Psalms in His Presence by
Ann Fons, Roger Holtz, and Jane
Terwilliger
Mark Haas
Owen Alstott
John Schiavone
Marius Villaroman
Fr. Manoling Francisco, SJ
cause against a nation that is faithless. From the
deceitful and cunning, rescue me, for You, O God,
are my strength.” (Psalm 43:1 – 2)
It would be wise and very much in the spirit of the
season to sing not only hymns and songs which are
somber and reflective in nature but those which at
least mirror or reecho the proper antiphon for each
corresponding part of the Mass.
The Offertory Antiphon poignantly expresses what
could have been the overflowing sentiments of
gratitude which Lazarus had after Jesus resuscitated
him from his four-day death. This is also our
affirmation of faith in the Lord of life who has
promised us that we will rise with Him on the last day:
“I will give thanks to You with an upright heart;
with all my heart I seek You. Be good to Your
servant that I may live and keep Your words. Give
me life according to Your word.” (Psalm 119:10, 17,
25)
It would thus be prudent and appropriate if the
antiphon would be chanted together with a setting of
Psalm 22 so that the Preparation of the Gifts may be a
moment of inward preparation not only for the
celebration of the Passion and Death of Our Lord
foreshadowed in the euchological texts of today’s
Mass but also for the reception of the Eucharist.
Communion Videns Dominus Flentes
When the Lord Saw the Sisters
of Lazarus
He Who Lives and Believes Simple Choral Gradual by Richard
He Came Out, Hands and Feet
Bound
Pater, Si Non Potest
With the Lord
Psalm 130: With the Lord,
There is Mercy
Psalm 130: With the Lord, From Psalms in His Presence by
There is Mercy Ann Fons, Roger Holtz, and Jane
Psalm 130: With the Lord,
There is Mercy
Psalm 130: With the Lord,
There is Mercy
Psalm 130: With the Lord,
There is Mercy
With the Lord, There is Mercy
With the Lord, There is Mercy
Awit sa Pakikinabang: Mula
sa Kalaliman
Kung ‘Yong Nanaisin
(if not used as an Offertory
Hymn)
Now We Remain
I Know that My Redeemer
Lives
Depth of Mercy
And Can It Be?
Recessional Vexilla Regis Prodeunt/ Traditional Gregorian Hymn by
Behold the Royal Cross on
High
Lord Christ, When First You
Came to Earth
Traditional Gregorian Chant Once again taken from the Gospel account of the
from the Graduale Romanum Raising of Lazarus from the Dead, our Communion
Simple English Propers by Adam Antiphon for today reminds us of who Jesus is – the
Bartlett source of life and the hope of our own future
resurrection. The Holy Eucharist is the foretaste and
Rice pledge of eternal life; thus, as we come to receive the
Bread of Life, may we remember to become whom we
Laudate Dominum Communion
receive so as to be found worthy of sharing life
Antiphons by Andrew Motyka
everlasting with Him in heaven: “Everyone who lives
Traditional Gregorian Chant and believes in me will not die forever, says the
from the Graduale Simplex Lord.” (John 11:26)
Michael Joncas
Rick Modlin The antiphon should be chanted together with a
setting of Psalm 130 (Out of the Depths) before
singing a hymn reflective of either the theme of the
Lord’s Passion or on the theme of the resurrection of
Terwilliger the body so that we would not deprive the people of
Owen Alstott hearing once again the Word of Life while they
receive the Bread of Life.
John Schiavone
Mark Haas
Bob Hurd
Paul Tate
Lucio San Pedro
Fr. Manoling Francisco, SJ
David Haas
Scott Soper
Victor Johnson
Dan Forrest
As a general rule during the Lent, the liturgy also fasts
Venantius Fortunatus and abstains from unnecessary embellishments, such
as instrumentals, organ preludes and postludes, and
Walter Russell Bowie other musical actions which run contrary to the spirit
Hymn Tune: Mit Freuden Zart of the season. Because the recessional is no longer a
 O Cross of Christ, Immortal
Tree
O Sacred Head Surrounded
Eternal Lord of Love
We Give Immortal Praise
When I Survey the Wondrous
Cross
We Carry the Saving Cross
We Remember
God of Mercy and
Compassion
April 10, 2022 Blessing of Hosanna Filio David
Palms
Palm Sunday
of the Passion Hosanna to the Son of David
of the Lord
Hosanna to the Son of David
The Beginning Hosanna Filio David
of Holy Week
Hosanna Filio David
Fanfare for Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday Processional
Hosanna to the Son of David
Hosanna to the Son of David
Hosanna to the Son of David
Hosanna to the Son of David
Hosanna to the Son of David
Hosanna Filio David
Osana sa Anak ni David
Osana ang Aming Awit
from the Stanbrook Abbey Hymnal formal part of the Mass, then the recessional hymn is
Hymn Tune: St. Flavian unnecessary. Although common practice dictates that
ascribed to Saint Bernard of Mass ends the same way it begins – with a song – it
Clairvaux, translated by H. W. would be more helpful for the people to internalize
Baker and situate themselves more deeply in the liturgical
Hymn Tune: Passion Chorale spirit of Lent when there is no recessional hymn sung
Thomas H. Cain as it leaves a longing for a joyful end.
Hymn Tune: Old 124th
Isaac Watts If a hymn must be sung, then it would be best to sing
Hymn Tune: Watts (Hodges) one from the Liturgy of the Hours for Lent or any
other hymn that would best suit the season. It would
Isaac Watts
be best to sing it simply, without embellishments such
Hymn Tune: Rockingham
as vocal harmonies (not until the Fourth Sunday of
Fr. Manoling Francisco, SJ Lent), and to end it as soon as possible to leave room
Marty Haugen for prayerful recollection.
Edmund Vaughan
Hymn Tune: Au Sang Qu’un Dieu
Traditional Gregorian Chant The pervading atmosphere of the liturgical
from the Graduale Romanum commemoration of Palm Sunday is an unsettling
and the Graduale Simplex combination of victory and defeat, glory and
Simple English Propers by abasement, life and death. Today’s celebration
Adam Bartlett commemorates the triumphant entrance of Jesus into
Simple Choral Gradual by Richard Jerusalem, as shown in the Rite of Blessing of Palms,
Rice which is then followed by a joyful procession inside
Franz Schubert the church building. This is then immediately
followed by the reading of the Gospel of the Passion
Tomas Luis de Victoria and Death of Our Lord. The stark contrast is
Richard Proulx liturgically palpable; thus, it is the role of the music
Johannes Somary ministers to help the faithful experience this starkness
John Baptiste Calkin – this is where the choice of music is of utmost
Luc Jakobs importance.
Thomas Weelkes
Orlando Gibbons There is an antiphon to be sung when the people have
gathered for the blessing of palms and while the priest
Allen Pote and the ministers are coming to meet the people
Brian Luckner before the beginning of the Holy Mass. This is our
Eduardo Parungao share in the resounding cries of “Hosanna” first
Ferdinand Bautista uttered by the children of Israel who welcomed the
Lord: “Hosanna to the Son of David; blessed is He
who comes in the name of the Lord, the King of
Israel. Hosanna in the highest!” (Matthew 21:9)

Solemn Pueri Hebraeorum,
Entrance Portantes
and
Procession Pueri Hebraeorum,
into the Vestimenta
Church
Gloria, Laus et Honor
The Children of Jerusalem
Pueri Hebreaorum
Pueri Hebreaorum
Pueri Hebreaorum
Palm Sunday Processional
(if not used as the previous
antiphon)
Hosanna to the Son of David
(if not used as the previous
antiphon)
Hosanna to the Son of David
(if not used as the previous
antiphon)
Hosanna Filio David
(if not used as the previous
antiphon)
Ingrediente Domino
Ingrediente Domino
Hosanna, Blessed is He who
Comes
Hosanna in Excelsis:
Benedictus
Osana sa Anak ni David
Traditional Gregorian Chant
from the Graduale Romanum
and the Graduale Simplex
Traditional Gregorian Chant
from the Graduale Romanum
and the Graduale Simplex
Traditional Gregorian Hymn
from the Graduale Romanum
and the Graduale Simplex
Simple Choral Gradual by Richard
Rice
Franz Schubert
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina
Tomas Luis de Victoria
Johannes Somary
Orlando Gibbons
Allen Pote
Brian Luckner
Traditional Gregorian Chant
from the Graduale Romanum
Cristobal de Morales
Constantin Dedekind
Traditional Gregorian Chant
from the Graduale Simplex
Eduardo Parungao
Priority is to be given to the short Gregorian Chant to
be followed by a choral flourish or a jubilant refrain
so that the faithful may partake in today’s solemn
celebration.
There are a number of corresponding antiphons and
psalms which accompany the Solemn Entrance and
Procession into the Church. We, as the New
Jerusalem, welcome the priest who comes to the altar
in persona Christi with joyful songs and hymns to
acclaim Him “who comes in the Name of the Lord.”
In the same spirit with which the children of Israel
welcomed the Lord, we profess our faith in our
coming King:
• “The children of the Hebrews, carrying
olive branches, went to meet the Lord,
crying out and saying: Hosanna in the
highest!”
• “The children of the Hebrews spread their
garments on the road, crying out and
saying: Hosanna to the Son of David;
blessed is He who comes in the name of the
Lord!”
• Glory and honor and praise be to You,
Christ, King and Redeemer, to whom the
young children cried out loving Hosannas
with joy! (Gloria, Laus)
• As the Lord entered the holy city, the
children of the Hebrews proclaimed the
resurrection of life. Waving their branches
of pal, they cried: Hosanna in the highest!
(Antiphon upon entering the Church)
Hymns acclaiming Christ the King are also
appropriate to be sung both during this part of our
Commemoration of the Lord’s entry into Jerusalem.
 (if not used as the previous
antiphon)
Christus Vincit (with Psalm
117)
All Glory, Laud and Honor
Gloria, Laus et Honor
Gloria, Laus, et Honor
All Glory, Laud and Honor
To Jesus Christ Our Sovereign
King
Awit kay Kristong Hari
Offertory Improperium Exspectavit
Improperium Exspectavit
Improperium Exspectavit
Improperium Exspectavit
Improperium Exspectavit
My Heart Awaited Reproach
and Misery
For Food, They Gave Me
Poison
Insult and Rebuke have
Awaited My Heart
Iudica Causam Meam
Psalm 22: My God, My God
Psalm 22: My God, My God
Psalm 22: My God, My God
Psalm 22: My God, My God
Psalm 22: My God, My God
Psalm 22: My God, My God
Traditional Hymn
ascribed to Theodulph of
Orelans, translated by J. M.
Neale
Hymn Tune: St. Theodulph
from Simple Latin Motets by Colin
Brumby
Christopher Tye
Gustav Holst
Msgr. Martin Hellrigel
Hymn Tune: Ich Glaub An Gott
sa tono ng Pasyong Mahal na
isinaayos ni Ferdinand Bautista
Traditional Gregorian Chant The Offertory Antiphon expresses the sentiments of
from the Graduale Romanum Christ, the Suffering Servant who has been
Proper of the Mass by Rev. Carlo proclaimed in the Liturgy of the Word. This
Rossini poignantly presents to us the depth of the Lord’s
Pompeo Cannicciari sufferings for us and the breadth of the love He has
which fueled Him to suffer even more. This antiphon
Giovanni Battista Casali
should move the faithful to reflect more on the
Giovanni Giorgi Passion and Death of the Lord as the gifts are being
Simple English Propers by Adam prepared on the altar. “Insult has broken my heart,
Bartlett and I am weak. I looked for sympathy, but there
Simple Choral Gradual by Richard was none; for comforters, and I found none.
Rice Rather they put gall in my food, and in my thirst,
Chants for the Church Year by W. they gave me vinegar to drink.” (Psalm 69:21 – 22)
Patrick Cunningham
Traditional Gregorian Chant It would thus be prudent and appropriate if the
from the Graduale Simplex antiphon would be chanted before chanting settings of
Marty Haugen Psalm 22 so that the Preparation of the Gifts may be a
moment of inward preparation as well for the
Tim Manion
reception of the Eucharist.
Timothy R. Smith
From Psalms in His Presence by
Ann Fons, Roger Holtz, and Jane
Terwilliger
Mark Haas
Owen Alstott
 Psalm 22: My God, My God
Psalm 22: My God, My God,
Why Have You Abandoned
Me?
Kung ‘Yong Nanaisin
Communion Pater, Si Non Potest
Father, if This Cup Cannot
Pass Away
Father, if This Cup May Not
Pass
Father, if This Cup Cannot
Pass Me By
Pater, Si Non Potest
Father, if This Chalice Cannot
Pass Over Me
Psalm 22: My God, My God
(if not used as an Offertory
Hymn)
Psalm 22: My God, My God
(if not used as an Offertory
Hymn)
Psalm 22: My God, My God
(if not used as an Offertory
Hymn)
Psalm 22: My God, My God
(if not used as an Offertory
Hymn)
Psalm 22: My God, My God
(if not used as an Offertory
Hymn)
Psalm 22: My God, My God
(if not used as an Offertory
Hymn)
Psalm 22: My God, My God
(if not used as an Offertory
Hymn)
John Schiavone
Marius Villaroman
Fr. Manoling Francisco, SJ
Traditional Gregorian Chant The Communion Antiphon comes from the account of
from the Graduale Romanum the Agony in the Garden and reminds us of the
and the Graduale Simplex imagery of the Cup of Suffering which Jesus willingly
Simple English Propers by Adam drinks – in other words, the acceptance of His Passion
Bartlett and Death. If Christ our Head was subjected to drink
Simple Choral Gradual by Richard of that Cup, this Holy Communion should remind us
Rice that we are not exempt from suffering. It is only
through a joyful and humble acceptance of our
Laudate Dominum Communion
sorrows and daily crosses that we will share in the joy
Antiphons by Andrew Motyka
of Easter. Hence, like Jesus, we also pray: “Father, if
Proper of the Mass by Rev. Carlo this chalice cannot pass without my drinking it,
Rossini Your will be done.” (Matthew 26:42)
Chants for the Church Year by W.
Patrick Cunningham More often than not, the Short Form of the Gospel
Marty Haugen (which begins with Pilate’s Interrogation) will be
proclaimed in many Masses today. The Long Form
(which begins with the Last Supper Narrative) would
Tim Manion include the preceding antiphon. Hence, the chanting of
this antiphon today is of grave importance because it
encapsulates the theological and liturgical summit of
Timothy R. Smith our celebration. Therefore, it is expected that the
antiphon should be sung before settings of Psalm 22
or a hymn so that we would not deprive the people of
From Psalms in His Presence by hearing once again the Word of Life while they
Ann Fons, Roger Holtz, and Jane receive the Bread of Life.
Terwilliger
Mark Haas
Owen Alstott
John Schiavone
 Psalm 22: My God, My God,
Why Have You Abandoned
Me?
(if not used as an Offertory
Hymn)
Pater, Si Non Potest
Kung ‘Yong Nanaisin
(if not used as an Offertory
Hymn)
Now We Remain
Depth of Mercy
And Can It Be?
Recessional Hosanna Filio David
Hosanna Filio David
Fanfare for Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday Processional
Hosanna to the Son of David
Hosanna to the Son of David
Hosanna to the Son of David
Hosanna to the Son of David
Hosanna to the Son of David
Hosanna Filio David
Osana sa Anak ni David
Osana ang Aming Awit
April 14, 2022 Entrance Nos Autem Gloriari
Evening Mass
of the Lord’s Nos Autem Gloriari
Supper Nos Autem Gloriari
Then Let us Glory in the Cross
Let our Glory be in the Cross
We Should Glory in the Cross
We Should Glory in the Cross
Marius Villaroman
Johann Ernst Eberlin
Fr. Manoling Francisco, SJ
David Haas
Victor Johnson
Dan Forrest
Franz Schubert As a prelude to the joys of the Resurrection
Tomas Luis de Victoria foreshadowed by the joy of the children of Israel in
Richard Proulx welcoming the Lord of life, one may rightfully sing
joyful refrains of Hosanna to end today’s celebration.
Johannes Somary
This may also provide a sort of “release” from the
John Baptiste Calkin somberness of today’s liturgy and properly situate the
Luc Jakobs faithful once again in the proper context of our
Thomas Weelkes celebration – Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord.
Orlando Gibbons
Allen Pote As we bring our blessed palms home, we publicly
Brian Luckner profess in the Lord who triumphed over sin and death
by His Passion, Death, and Resurrection. We also
Eduardo Parungao
profess that we will follow Him through Good Friday
Ferdinand Bautista so that we may share with Him the eternal joys of
Easter Sunday one day in the Kingdom of heaven.
Traditional Gregorian Chant The Introit for today is not just an introduction for
from the Graduale Romanum tonight’s celebration of the Lord’s Supper; in fact, it is
and the Graduale Simplex the introduction for the celebration of the entire
Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina Paschal Triduum. The Church, in her wisdom, has
Simone Stella placed this particular antiphon as the Introit because it
Hymn Tune: Duguet reminds us of the significance of Christ’s Passion,
From Christoph Tietze’s Introit Death, and Resurrection which we are to
Hymns commemorate. Thus, to sing anything less than
what has been prescribed by the Church is a great
Simple English Propers by Adam disservice to the Church and to the faithful who
Bartlett need to be nourished by the wisdom of Scripture
Simple Choral Gradual by Richard and Tradition. We are to sing the Introit with the
Rice very words of Saint Paul the Apostle as he reminds us
Paul Tate and Ken Macek
 We Should Glory in the Cross Fr. Ricky Manalo, CSP of our Christian duty to rejoice in the Cross through
Glory in the Cross Dan Schutte which we are saved: “We should glory in the Cross
We Should Glory in the Cross Thomas Buffer of our Lord Jesus Christ, in whom is our salvation,
life and resurrection, through whom we are saved
Glory in the Cross Tony Alonso
and delivered.” (Galatians 6:14)
Krus ng Ating Kaligtasan Ferdinand Bautista
Krus ng Ating Kaligtasan Pambungad na Antipona sa tono
ng Pasyong Mahal
Washing of Postquam Surrexit Traditional Gregorian Chant The Explanatory Rite of the Washing of the Feet
the Feet Dominus Iesus from the Graduale Romanum reenacts the selfless act of love and service which Our
Domine, Tu Mihi Lord Jesus did for His apostles. This part of the
liturgy, a literal “bringing to life” of the Gospel,
Si Ego Dominus
reminds all of us of our Christina responsibility to
In Hoc Cognoscent “wash one another’s feet” – that the Eucharist should
Mandatum Novum always impel us toward love of God through service
Meaneant in Vobis to our neighbor. The antiphons given by the Missal
Mandatum Novum Aurelio Porfiri should be given priority inasmuch as they come
Maneant in Vobis Richard Rice directly from the Gospel passage just read. The best
Mandatum Novum Traditional Gregorian Chant catechesis is one that combines visual and auditory
from the Graduale Simplex effects; thus, combining the antiphons with the Rite of
Washing is a powerful means to bring to mind to the
I Give You a New John Sheppard faithful the love with which our Lord humbled
Commandment Himself to wash our feet.
A New Commandment I Give Thomas Tallis
unto You
The Lord Jesus Simple Choral Gradual by Richard
Lord, Do You Wash My Feet Rice
If I, your Lord and Teacher
Jesus said to His Disciples
I Give You a New
Commandment
Faith, Hope, and Love
I Will Wash Your Feet Bok Aradia, SJ and Norman Agatep
Paghuhugas ng Paa Gino Torres and Fr. Manoling
Francisco, SJ
Si Hesus na Poong Sinta Ferdinand Bautista
Si Hesus na Poong Sinta Mga Antipona mula sa Misal sa
tono ng Pasyong Mahal
Pagkakaibigan Fr. Charlie Cenzon, SJ and Bong
Abad-Santos, SJ
 Mag-ibigan Kayo Fr. Joselito Jopson
Offertory Ubi Caritas Traditional Gregorian Chant
from the Graduale Romanum
and from the Graduale Simplex
Ubi Caritas Maurice Durufle
Ubi Caritas et Amor Luke Mayernik
Ubi Caritas et Amor Richard Proulx
Where True Charity is Simple English Propers by Adam
Dwelling Bartlett
Where Charity and Love are Simple Choral Gradual by Richard
Found Rice
Where True Love Abides George Norbet
Where True Love Abides Fr. Eduardo Hontiveros, SJ
Ubi Caritas Bob Hurd
Ubi Caritas Alejandro Consolacion II
Dakilang Pag-ibig Crispulo Pangilinan and Fr.
Eduardo Hontiveros, SJ
Kung Saan May Pagmamahal Fr. Angelo Caparros
Communion Hoc Corpus Traditional Gregorian Chant
from the Graduale Romanum
Calicem Salutis Traditional Gregorian Chant
from the Graduale Simplex
This is My Body Simple English Propers by
Adam Bartlett
This Body will be Given up Simple Choral Gradual by Richard
for You Rice
Every time You Eat this Bread Andrew Motyka
Hidden God, Devoutly I Adore Ferdinand Bautista
You
This is My Body Lucio San Pedro
Ito ang Aking Katawan Fr. Timoteo Ofrasio, SJ at Fr.
Eduardo Hontiveros, SJ
Tanggapin Ninyo Fr. Nemesio Que, SJ
Iesu, Panis Vitae (Tinapay ng Fr. Rene Javellana, SJ and Fr.
Buhay) Manoling Francisco, SJ
Tinapay ng Buhay Fr. Manoling Francisco, SJ, SJ,
and Getty Atienza
Given the significance of tonight’s celebration, the
Roman Missal specifically points out one hymn that
should be sung during the Presentation of the Gifts:
the ancient hymn Ubi Caritas. This hymn speaks of
the presence of God when charity and true love are
present among the members of Christ’s Body.
Inasmuch as Christ’s Body will be broken so that we
may become one Body, singing this hymn will greatly
aid our faithful to understand that the Eucharist is
always a Sacrament of Communion – of Unity – that
whenever we receive the Body of our Lord, we are
invited to cease all divisions because the Lord has
been broken for us so that we may become whole.
Being meditative in nature, chanting the Ubi Caritas
provides the perfect opportunity for our faithful to
prepare themselves inwardly for that intimate moment
in Holy Communion.
The Communion Antiphon is a direct reference to the
words of Institution of the Holy Eucharist. It draws
our attention to the reality of the Person and the
Essence of who and what we are receiving in the form
of bread and wine. This is our Lord directly speaking
to us about the reality of His sacramental presence and
how great it is for us to participate in such a mystery:
“This is the Body that will be given up for you; this
is the Chalice of new covenant in my Blood, says
the Lord; do this, whenever you receive it, in
memory of me.” (1 Corinthians 11:24-25)
The antiphon should be chanted before singing a
hymn so that we would not deprive the people of
hearing once again the Word of Life while they
receive the Bread of Life.
 Sa ‘Yong Hapag Joy T. Nilo
Transfer of Pange Lingua Gloriosi Traditional Gregorian Chant There is nothing better to sing during this solemn part
the Most from the Graduale Romanum of the celebration except Saint Thomas Aquinas’
Blessed and the Graduale Simplex Pange Lingua Gloriosi. When the priest reaches the
Sacrament Pange Lingua Gloriosi Tomas Luis de Victoria appointed place of reservation of the Blessed
Pange Lingua Gloriosi William Byrd Sacrament, the Tantum Ergo is sung. We owe it to
the Church and to the faithful to hear and sing along in
Pange Lingua Domenico Bartolucci
the ancient prayer and melody of our forefathers in the
Adoro Te Devote Traditional Gregorian Chant faith. In singing this traditional Gregorian hymn, we
from the Graduale Romanum are connected to the hundreds of years of tradition,
Hidden God, Devoutly I Adore Ferdinand Bautista praying in the same way as the saints did, and
You (if not sung during honoring our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament in an
Communion) essentially unbroken manner.
Ave Verum Corpus Traditional Gregorian Chant
from the Graduale Romanum When the transfer is prolonged, the other Eucharistic
Ave Verum Corpus Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Hymns of Saint Thomas Aquinas may be sung as
Ave Verum Corpus William Byrd alternative options but the Tantum Ergo should
Ave Verum Corpus Edward Elgar always end this part of the celebration.
Isang Bansa Fr. Timoteo Ofrasio, SJ and Fr.
Eduardo Hontiveros, SJ
April 15, 2022 Veneration Crucem Tuam Adoramus Traditional Gregorian Chant The act of adoring the Holy Cross can be traced back
of the Holy Improperia from the Graduale Romanum to its original practice in the Basilica of the Holy
Good Friday of Cross and the Graduale Simplex Sepulcher in Jerusalem. The priest lifts up the Cross
Crux Fidelis
the Passion of for all to see and adore, and then the faithful come one
the Lord Faithful Cross Raymond Clark by one to venerate the Cross through a kiss. We honor
We Worship You, Lord Simple Choral Gradual by Richard the Holy Cross because through it, we have been
My People, What Have I Done Rice redeemed and saved by Our Lord. In itself, the wood
to You? of the Cross has no value; with the Lord hanging from
The Reproaches James Morrison it, it has infinite value.
The Reproaches Gary Penkala
Thus, it is imperative that the songs and hymns sung
Crux Fidelis Felice Anerio during this somber and solemn moment must be
Crux Fidelis Jacobus Clemens non Papa reflective of our reverence for the mystery of Our
Crux Fidelis Jose Mauricio Nunes Garcia Lord’s Death and must be indicative of what the Lord
Crux Fidelis John IV King of Portugal has suffered. The Improperia (The Reproaches) and
Crux Fidelis Reinhold Kuhnel the Crux Fidelis are two hymns from the tradition of
Crux Fidelis Oscar Santos the Church that reecho very well what the Lord has
suffered for us. Settings of the Stabat Mater may also
Faithful Cross Tony Alonso be sung, as deemed appropriate.
Crux Fidelis Fr. Joselito Jopson
Crux Fidelis Domenico Bartolucci
 Crux Fidelis
Mga Hinanakit
Stabat Mater
Dakilang Pag-ibig (Pieta)
Pieta (Oyayi sa Paanan ni
Hesus)
Communion Psalm 22: My God, My God
Psalm 22: My God, My God
Psalm 22: My God, My God
Psalm 22: My God, My God
Psalm 22: My God, My God
Psalm 22: My God, My God
Psalm 22: My God, My God
Psalm 22: My God, My God,
Why Have You Abandoned
Me?
Kung ‘Yong Nanaisin
Now We Remain
Depth of Mercy
And Can It Be?
O Sacred Head, Surrounded
Prepared by:
Cl. Russel Matthew A. Patolot, SSP
Si San Andres at ang Korong Tinawag Upang Maglingkod (SAnKTUM)
Giuseppe Liberto
Salin ni Msgr. Jose Abriol, sa
himig ng Pasyong Mahal
Traditional Gregorian Chant
from the Graduale Romanum
and the Graduale Simplex
Crispulo Pangilinan, Fr. Eduardo
Hontiveros, SJ, Roy Tolentino, and
Norman Agatep
Michelle Joy Francia-Athwal and
Paulo Tirol
Marty Haugen Although there is no official Communion antiphon
Tim Manion assigned for today’s celebration, it would be
Timothy R. Smith appropriate and in line with the Church’s tradition to
sing settings of Psalm 22, much like what has been
From Psalms in His Presence by
sung during Palm Sunday. Other hymns honoring the
Ann Fons, Roger Holtz, and Jane
Passion and Death of the Lord may be appropriate as
Terwilliger
well.
Mark Haas
Owen Alstott
John Schiavone
Marius Villaroman
Fr. Manoling Francisco, SJ
David Haas
Victor Johnson
Dan Forrest
Translated from the Latin Salve
Caput Cruentatum, attributed to
St. Bernard of Clairvaux