Author: David Haas, b. 1957Hymnal: GC2 #368 (2004)First Line: All who walk in darkness have seen a great lightRefrain First Line: Child of mercy, child of peaceScripture: Isaiah 9:1-5Languages: EnglishTune Title: [All who walk in darkness have seen a great light]
Author: Daniel Kantor, b. 1960Hymnal: GC2 #372 (2004)First Line: Cold are the people, winter of lifeLanguages: EnglishTune Title: [Cold are the people, winter of life]
Author: Aurelius Prudentius, 348-413; John M. Neale, 1818-18166; Henry W. Baker, 1821-1877Hymnal: GC2 #374 (2004)Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7.7First Line: Of the Father's love begottenTopics: Second ComingLanguages: EnglishTune Title: DIVINUM MYSTERIUM
Hymnal: GC2 #375 (2004)First Line: There’s a star in the East on Christmas mornTopics: ShepherdLanguages: EnglishTune Title: [There’s a star in the East on Christmas morn]
Author: Sylvia G. Dunstan, 1955-1993Hymnal: GC2 #376 (2004)First Line: When a star Is shiningRefrain First Line: Lead us on, lead us onLanguages: EnglishTune Title: [When a star Is shining]
Hymnal: GC2 #378 (2004)First Line: The virign mary had a baby boyRefrain First Line: He come from the gloryTopics: Holy Family; Kingdom Reign of GodLanguages: EnglishTune Title: [The Virgin Mary Had a Baby Boy]
Author: John L. Bell, b. 1949Hymnal: GC2 #381 (2004)Meter: 10.10.10.8First Line: Who is the baby an hour or two oldTopics: Holy Family; Joseph, Husband of MaryLanguages: EnglishTune Title: AYE CAROL
Author: John H. Hopkins, Jr., 1820-1891Hymnal: GC2 #382 (2004)Meter: 8.8.4.4.6 with refrainScripture: Matthew 2:1-11Languages: EnglishTune Title: KINGS OF ORIENT
Author: Mike Balhoff, b. 1946Hymnal: GC2 #385 (2004)First Line: A child is born, a Son given usRefrain First Line: Lord, today we have sen your gloryLanguages: EnglishTune Title: [A child is born]
Author: Francis Patrick O'Brien, b. 1958Hymnal: GC2 #386 (2004)Meter: 8.7.8.7 DFirst Line: Every nation sees the gloryLanguages: EnglishTune Title: BEACH SPRING
Author: William C. Dix, 1927-1898Hymnal: GC2 #387 (2004)Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrainFirst Line: What child is this, who, laid to restTopics: Holy FamilyLanguages: EnglishTune Title: GREENSLEEVES
Hymnal: GC2 #388 (2004)Meter: IrregularFirst Line: The first Nowell, the angel did sayRefrain First Line: Nowell, Nowell, Nowell, NowellLanguages: EnglishTune Title: THE FIRST NOWELL
Author: Charles Coffin, 1676-1749; John Chandler, 1806-1876Hymnal: GC2 #389 (2004)Meter: 8.8.8.8First Line: What star is this with beams so brightLanguages: EnglishTune Title: PUER NOBIS
Author: Timothy Dudley-Smith, b. 1926Hymnal: GC2 #390 (2004)Meter: 9.8.9.8 DFirst Line: When John baptized by Jordan's riverTopics: Baptism of the Lord; Christian InitiationLanguages: EnglishTune Title: RENDEZ À DIEU
Author: Paul A. Tate, b. 1968Hymnal: GC2 #391 (2004)First Line: Repent, the kingdom is at handRefrain First Line: Turn away from sinTopics: Ash Wednesday; RepentanceScripture: Joel 2:12-18Languages: EnglishTune Title: [Repent, the kingdom is at hand]
Author: Brian Wren, b. 1936Hymnal: GC2 #392 (2004)First Line: Dust and ashes touch our faceRefrain First Line: Take us by the hand and lead usTopics: Ash Wednesday; PenanceLanguages: EnglishTune Title: [Dust and ashes touch our face]
Author: Taize CommunityHymnal: GC2 #393 (2004)First Line: Crucem tuam adoramus Domine (O Lord, your cross, we adore and glorify)Topics: Triumph of the Cross; Eucharist; FuneralLanguages: English; LatinTune Title: [O Lord, your cross we adore and glorify]
Author: Roc O'Connor, SJ, b. 1949Hymnal: GC2 #395 (2004)First Line: Today is the day and now the proper hourRefrain First Line: Seek the Lord while he may be foundTopics: Christian Initiation; PenanceLanguages: EnglishTune Title: [Today is the day and now the proper hour]
Author: Francis Patrick O'Brien, b. 1958Hymnal: GC2 #396 (2004)First Line: Come, O God, renew your peopleTopics: Repentance; Journey; Triumph of the CrossLanguages: EnglishTune Title: [Come, O God, renew your people]
Author: Gregory the Great, c. 540-604; Maurice F. Bell, 1862-1947Hymnal: GC2 #397 (2004)Meter: 8.8.8.8Topics: Ash Wednesday; FastingLanguages: EnglishTune Title: OLD HUNDREDTH
Author: Rory Cooney, b. 1952Hymnal: GC2 #398 (2004)First Line: Maker's love poured out from heavenRefrain First Line: Hold us in your mercyTopics: Pastoral Care of the Sick; Penance; Kingdom Reign of GodLanguages: EnglishTune Title: [Maker's love poured out from heaven]
Author: Rory Cooney, b. 1952Hymnal: GC2 #399 (2004)First Line: Other spirits, lesser godsRefrain First Line: I have fixed my eyes on your hillsTopics: Penance; JourneyLanguages: EnglishTune Title: [Other spirits, lesser gods]
Author: Alan J. Hommerding, b. 1956Hymnal: GC2 #402 (2004)Meter: 8.6.8.6Topics: Christian Initiation; Journey; FastingLanguages: EnglishTune Title: ST. FLAVIAN
Author: Roc O'Connor, SJ, b. 1949Hymnal: GC2 #403 (2004)First Line: In him we liveRefrain First Line: Let all creation bend the kneeTopics: EvangilizationScripture: Philippians 2:5-11Languages: EnglishTune Title: [In him we live]
Author: Thomas Troeger, b. 1945Hymnal: GC2 #404 (2004)Meter: 7.7.7.7 with refrainFirst Line: Kneeling in the garden grassTopics: JourneyLanguages: EnglishTune Title: VIA CRUCIS
Author: Gregory Norbet, OSB, b. 1940Hymnal: GC2 #405 (2004)First Line: Come back to me with all your heartRefrain First Line: Long have I waited for your comingScripture: Hosea 6:1-21Languages: EnglishTune Title: [Come back to me]
Author: Gregory the Great, c. 540-604; Peter J. Scagnelli, b. 1949Hymnal: GC2 #407 (2004)Meter: 8.8.8.8Topics: FastingLanguages: EnglishTune Title: OLD HUNDREDTH
Author: Lori True, b. 1961Hymnal: GC2 #408 (2004)First Line: For now is the time of fulfillmentRefrain First Line: Turn, turn, to the living GodTopics: Ash Wednesday; RepentanceLanguages: EnglishTune Title: [For now is the time of fulfillment]
Author: Carol E. Browning, b. 1956Hymnal: GC2 #409 (2004)First Line: Create in me a clean heart, O my GodRefrain First Line: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living GodTopics: RepentanceScripture: Psalm 51Languages: EnglishTune Title: [Create in me a clean heart, O my God]
Author: Marty Haugen, b. 1950Hymnal: GC2 #410 (2004)First Line: Now the time of grace has comeRefrain First Line: Return to God with all your heartTopics: Ash Wednesday; PenanceLanguages: EnglishTune Title: [Now the time of grace has come]
Author: The GrailHymnal: GC2 #412 (2004)Meter: IrregularFirst Line: Have mercy on me, God, in your kindnessRefrain First Line: Parce Dómine, parce pópulo tuoTopics: Ash Wednesday; PenanceScripture: Joel 2:17Languages: English; LatinTune Title: PARCE DOMINE
Author: Rory Cooney, b. 1952Hymnal: GC2 #414 (2004)First Line: Brought by your hand to the edge of our dreamsRefrain First Line: Change our hearts this timeTopics: PenanceLanguages: EnglishTune Title: [Brought by your hand to the edge of our dreams]
Author: David Haas, b. 1957Hymnal: GC2 #415 (2004)First Line: Who is gracious and mercifulRefrain First Line: Return, return to the Lord, your GodTopics: Repentance; FastingLanguages: EnglishTune Title: [Who is gracious and merciful]