Some years ago, your parish may have made the decision to enrich its liturgical music by reintroducing Gregorian Chant, transforming the musical atmosphere of worship.

And The Parish Book of Chants by the Church Music Association of America has appeared in more and more pews as the years go by.

The return of these historic Latin chants brought about positive spiritual renewal. But what about hymnody?

Over the last 50+ years, many parishes have seen over 200 years of rich English hymnody sung for the Catholic Church—much like the Latin chants—gradually removed from newer hymnals after Vatican II. Unfortunately, this shift has often led to a weakening of worship, as hymns with shallow theology and poor musicianship have taken their place as well as the inclusion of Protestant hymns.

While Protestant hymns often aim to teach their distinct theology, some also adopt musical styles that entertain rather than foster deep reflection. In contrast, the timeless hymns of the Catholic tradition are rooted in sound theology and liturgical purpose, designed to elevate the soul and inspire contemplation.

Your parish can easily restore this heritage. The hymnal in your pews can be affordably replaced with a hymnal  of strong hymns grounded in Catholic theology, offering over 200 years of sacred music in traditional formats.

For parishes unable to afford new hymnals, these hymns are available for free download. 

They can be copied, printed, sung, streamed, or podcasted under Public Domain and their Creative Commons licenses for free, ensuring that your community can once again sing the music that enriches the faith and nourishes the soul.