Friday, April 17, 2026

III EASTER

While our entrance and recessional hymns are of a seasonal nature, the offertory hymn and Communion responsory allude to the Gospel ending (which is also the Communion antiphon of the day from the Roman Missal), that is, "The disciples recognized the Lord Jesus in the breaking of the bread."

So...

MUSIC FOR HOLY MASS

ORDINARY OF THE MASS:
Gloria, Sanctus and Agnus Dei: Missa Christo Risusciti (Luigi Picchi, 1899-1970).
Memorial Acclamation and Amen: adaptations from the same Mass setting.

PROPER OF THE MASS:
Readings begin on page 170 in the Pew Missal.
Psalm 16: R./ Lord, you will show us the path of life. (BMP)
Alleluia "O Filii et Filiae" (Mode II/BMP)

Hymns, etc.:
Entrance hymn: Pew Missal, #91 At the Lamb's high feast we sing ("Salzburg") (Listen)
Offertory hymn: Maroon hymnal, #213 Shepherd of souls ("St. Agnes") (Listen)
Communion music:
- Responsory: The disciples knew the Lord Jesus in the breaking of the bread. (Mode VI)
- or Motet: O sacrum convivium (Roberto Remondi)
Recessional hymn: Maroon hymnal, #90 He is risen ("Neander") (Listen)
- The first minute or so is a really spiffy organ fanfare before the actual hymn tune.

Quod scripsi, scripsi!
BMP