14 October 2012
| Entrance | All my hope on God is founded |
| Penitential Rite | St Gabriel (mtgf) |
| Gloria | Angels and Saints (Steven Janco) |
| Psalm 90 | Fill us, Lord, with your love (mtgf) |
| Gospel Acclamation | Salisbury (Christopher Walker) |
| Preparation of Gifts | The Word of God (mtgf) |
| Eucharistic Acclamations | Creation (Marty Haugen) |
| Lamb of God | Angels and Saints (Steven Janco) |
| Communion Antiphon | The rich suffer want (mtgf) |
| Communion | Song of Wisdom (Loomis) |
| Final | Will you come and follow me |
The first reading from the book of Wisdom was picked up at Communion with the Song of Wisdom a beautifully fluid setting by Patrick Loomis. The second reading was echoed by the piece at the Preparation of Gifts which uses the text from Hebrews with Isaiah 55. Interestingly the visiting priest used both texts, starting with the simple images of Wisdom and Word, in his homily.
The Gospel was not forgotten. Both hymns were chosen in the light of it: the first for trust in God, the second because it articulates what it means to follow Jesus. The Communion antiphon was chosen as it seemed to provide another echo of the Gospel - the recommendation in the Missal is that preference is given for the antiphon which is in harmony with for the Gospel. Strangely I think this is one of the most explicit suggestions on the liturgical texts that the gospel should provide the source for making musical choices.
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