3rd Sunday Ordinary Time

 Entrance Antiphon [Introit]:

O sing a new song to the Lord: sing to the Lord, all the earth.
In his presence are majesty and splendor, strength and honor in his holy place. Psalm 96:1,6 [Roman Missal]

(C) Adorate Deum omnes angeli eius: audivit, et lætata est Sion: et exsultaverunt filiæ Iudæ.
Ps. Dominus regnavit, exsultet terra: lætentur insulæ multæ. [Graduale Romanum (1974), p.264]

(C) Adorate Deum omnes angeli eius: audivit, et lætata est Sion: et exsultaverunt filiæ Iudæ.
Ps. Dominus regnavit, exsultet terra: lætentur insulæ multæ. [Gregorian Missal (1990) p.438]

Choose one Antiphona ad introitum and Psalmus from any of the eight Masses for Ordinary Time [Graduale simplex (2007), pp.215-252]

Readings from the Lectionary:

• First Reading: Nehemiah 8:2-4a,5-6,8-10 They read from the book, from the law of God.
• Gradual/Responsorial Psalm 
• Timebunt gentes nomen tuum, Domine, et omnes reges terrae gloriam tuam. V. Quoniam aedificavit Dominus Sion, et videbitur in maestate sua. (Psalm 101: 16 V17)  [Graduale Romanum (1974), p.265]
• R. Your words, Lord, are spirit and life. Cf. Jn 6:63c (Psalm 19:9, 9, 10, 15)
• Second Reading:I Corinthians 12:12-30 You are Christ's body, and individually members of it.
• Alleluia/ Gospel Acclamation Verse:
• Dominus regnavit, exsultet terra: laetentur insulae multae. (Psalm 96:1)  [Graduale Romanum (1974), p.266]
• The Lord sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor, and to proclaim liberty to captives.(Luke 4:18)
• Gospel: Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21 "Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing." 

Offertory Antiphon:

The right hand of the Lord is exalted; the right hand of the Lord has struck with power. I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.Psalm 118:16-17 **
Verses of Psalm 113 or Psalm 125 can also be sung between repetitions of the antiphon.

Dextera Domini fecit virtutem, dextera Domini exaltavit me: non moriar, sed vivam, et narrabo opera Domini. [Graduale Romanum, (1974)p.267]

Dextera Domini fecit virtutem, dextera Domini exaltavit me: non moriar, sed vivam, et narrabo opera Domini. [Gregorian Missal, (1990)p.440/453]

Choose one Antiphona ad offertorium and Psalmus from any of the eight Masses for Ordinary Time [Graduale simplex (2007), pp.215-252]

Communion Antiphon:

Look toward the Lord and be radiant; let your faces not be ashamed. Psalm 34:6

— or —

I am the light of the world, says the Lord; whoever follows me will not walk in darkness,
but will have the light of life. Jn 8:12 [Roman Missal]

Mirabantur omnes de his quæ procedebant de ore Dei.  Lk 4:22 [Graduale Romanum (1974) p.267]
Psalm 97:1,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,12 can also be sung between repetitions of this antiphon.

— or —

(C) Comedite pinguia, et bibite mulsum, et mittite partes eis qui non præparaverunt sibi: sanctus enim dies Domini est, nolitte contristari: gaudium etenim Domini est fortitudo nostra..  Lk 4:22 [Graduale Romanum (1974), p.268]

(C) Comedite pinguia, et bibite mulsum, et mittite partes eis qui non præparaverunt sibi: sanctus enim dies Domini est, nolitte contristari: gaudium etenim Domini est fortitudo nostra..  Lk 4:22 [Gregorian Missal, (1990) p.441/455]

Choose one Antiphona ad communionem and Psalmus from any of the eight Masses for Ordinary Time [Graduale simplex (2007), pp.215-252]

Liturgical Music

Official texts

• Introit:
  1. (C) Adorate Deum omnes angeli eius Graduale Romanum (1974), p.264
  2. Adorate Deum omnes angeli eius (Rogier Michael, Robert Hugill, Heinrich Isaac)
  3. (C) Bow down before God [Simple English Propers, p.186 (Adam Bartlett) CMAA]
  4. Sing a new song to the Lord [Simple Choral Gradual, p.137 (Richard Rice) CMAA]
  5. O sing a new song to the Lord [Saint Meinrad  Entrance Antiphons from the Third Edition of the Roman Missal  (Columba Kelly OSB) p.49,  Mode 7 / OCP]
  6. Bow down before God [Psalm 151 p. 441 ( Brian Michael Page)]
  7. Choose an Entrance Antiphon from one of the eight Masses for Ordinary Time [By Flowing Waters (Paul Ford) p.148-182 / Liturgical Press]
• Gradual (Responsorial Psalm):
  1. Timebunt gentes [Graduale Romanum (1974)p.265]
  2. Timebunt gentes [Gregorian Missal, (1990), p.438/452]
  3. Timebunt gentes [Wilhelm Meyer Lutz]
  4. Choose one Psalmus responsorius from any of the eight Masses for Ordinary Time [Graduale simplex (2007), 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)
  8. The nations shall fear [Psalm 151 p. 445 (Brian Michael Page)]
  9. Your words Lord are Spirit and Life [Psalm 151 p. 444 (Brian Michael Page)]
• Alleluia (Gospel Acclamation):
  1. Dominus regnavit [Graduale Romanum (1974) p.266]
  2. Dominus regnavit [Gregorian Missal, (1990), p.439/453]
  3. Alleluia: Dominus regnavit [Ambrosian Chant]
  4. Alleluja: Dominus Regnavit [Heinrich Isaac]
  5. The Lord Sent Me/ The Lord Reigns [Psalm 151 p. 446 (Brian Michael Page)]
  6. Choose one Alleluia or Psalmus alleluiaticus from any of the eight Masses for Ordinary Time [Graduale simplex (2007) pp.215-252]
  7. 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. Dextera Domini [Graduale Romanum (1974)  p.267]
  2. Dextera Domini [Gregorian Missal, (1990),, p.440/453]
  3. Dextera Domini (Various including but not limited to César Franck, G.P. da Palestrina)
  4. Choose one Antiphona ad offertorium and Psalmus from any of the eight Masses for Ordinary Time [Graduale simplex (2007), pp.215-252]
  5. The Lord's right hand [Simple English Propers, p.187 (Adam Bartlett) CMAA]
  6. I shall not die, I shall live [Simple Choral Gradual, p.138 (Richard Rice) CMAA]
  7. The right hand of the Lord [Psalm 151 p. 447 (Brian Michael Page)]
  8. 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]
• Communion:
  1. (C) Comedite pinguia, et bibite mulsum [Graduale Romanum (1974) p.268]
  2. (C) Comedite pinguia, et bibite mulsum [Gregorian Missal, (1990) p.441/455]
  3. Choose one Antiphona ad communionem and Psalmus from any of the eight Masses for Ordinary Time [Graduale simplex (2007) pp.215-252]
  4. Go, eat rich meat  [Simple English Propers,, p.189 (Adam Bartlett) CMAA]
  5. Look up at the Lord [Simple Choral Gradual, p.139 (Richard Rice) CMAA]
  6. I am the light of the world [Simple Choral Gradual, p.140 (Richard Rice) CMAA]
  7. Look toward the Lord [Saint Meinrad  Communion Antiphons from the Third Edition of the Roman Missal  (Columba Kelly OSB) p.110, Mode 5 / OCP]
  8. I am the light of the world [Saint Meinrad Communion Antiphons from the Third Edition of the Roman Missal (Columba Kelly OSB) p.112, Mode 7 / OCP]
  9. 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]
• Mass settings:
  1. Latin Chant Masses VIII (De angelis) & XI (Orbis factor) Graduale Romanum (1974)
  2. Missa Jubilate Deo ( Pope Paul VI) Liturgy Office of England and Wales 
  3. Music for the Roman Missal - The Order of the Mass ( ICEL)

Hymns

• By all your saints (Tim Blickhan)
• Christ is made the sure Foundation (Charles H. Giffen)  CBW #542,AH #561)
• Father of Heaven, Whose Love Profound 
• Forgive Our Sins (CBW #684)
• From All Who Dwell below the Skies 
• How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds 
• Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee 
• Praise to the Lord (CBW #653, AH #612)
• Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above 
• The Voice of God Goes Out through All the Earth (CBW #639)

AH = The Adoremus Hymnal, Ignatius Press

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

CPDL= Choral Domain Public Library Link

Choral Music

• Adoro te devote (Various)
• Author of Light (Campion)
• Cantate Domino (Various)
• Ego sum vitis vera (various)
• Laudate Dominum (Various)
• Let the Words of My Mouth (Various) [H.W. Gray]
• O Salutaris Hostia (Various) 
• O sing joyfully (Adrian Batten)
• The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, Op. 49, No. 1 (Edward Elgar)