Baptism of the Lord, Year C

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OCP Music(5:53) - Sarah Hart shares the inspiration behind “Gather at the Water,” a meaningful song that captures the meaning behind the sacrament of Baptism. Whenever we reunite to celebrate a Baptism, we as Catholics, remember the gift of this new life received.

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"He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire."

The Baptism of Jesus is a celebration of God's mercy and the call of our own baptism.

"He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire."

The Baptism of Jesus is a celebration of God's mercy and the call of our own baptism.

Entrance

Gather at the Water

Sarah Hart

Choose Christ Missal 2022 #208

Responsorial

O Bless the Lord, My Soul

Rick Modlin

Spirit & Psalm 2022: p. 65

VIDEO: Baptism of the Lord, Year C. Psalm 104: O bless the Lord, my soul… Set by Rick Modlin, from OCP’s Spirit and Psalm. This is definitely the longest Psalm I’ve done so far… and the first one (that I can remember) that has crossed the 5 minute mark. Following the text lines in the repeated sections correctly was the biggest challenge of this one. But I know you are all up for it!

Preparation

Of the Father’s Love Begotten

Traditional; arr. by Curtis Stephan

Choose Christ Missal 2022 #100;

Spirit & Song #149;

Breaking Bread 2022 #84

VIDEO: Curtis Stephan invites us into his home to discuss his arrangement of the 4th- or 5th-century chant celebrating the mystery of the incarnation. Musicians will appreciate Curtis’ instruction on how to play his simple, jazz-inspired arrangement that is reverent and respectful, even as it breathes new life into the soaring ancient melody.

Communion

By the Love of God

Tom Booth and Matt Maher

Choose Christ Missal 2022 #212

VIDEO: By the Love of God is a great choice for baptisms and the Sprinkling Rite. It is also used often in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) and is a great choice for contemporary Liturgy during the Easter Vigil. Listen to Tom share the backstory of this moving song with Jesse Manibusan, and enjoy By the Love of God by Tom Booth & Matt Maher on this episode of The Commons.

Sending Forth

Joy to the World

Traditional; arr. by Dean Baskerville, Laurie Roberts and Tammy McMorrow

Choose Christ Missal 2022 #108;

Spirit & Song #147;

Never Too Young #161;

Breaking Bread 2022 #80

VIDEO: “Joy to the World” (Traditional) By the Cathedral Choir of the Risen Christ Led by Sir Dr. Peter Low Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Good Shepherd Beautiful choral version of the traditional Joy to the World hymn.

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