The Liturgical Year in Songs - Greta by Greta Lemaster

John Van Deusen, "All Shall Be Well"

gretalemaster — 2024-04-10 18:32:21 UTC

The lyrics "remove my selfish pride" and "create in me a servant heart" align with the goal of Ordinary Time, which is to improve ourselves as Catholics and mature in our faith.

FOCUS, "Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence"

gretalemaster — 2024-04-10 18:38:26 UTC

The lyrics "let all mortal flesh keep silence" and "with fear and trembling stand" connect to the purpose of Advent; we are waiting excitedly for the birth of Jesus, the Messiah.

Josh Garrels, "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel"

gretalemaster — 2024-04-10 18:44:43 UTC

The lyrics "until the son of God appears" and "death dark shadows put to fight", connect to the Christmas season; Jesus was born to save us from sin and open the gates of Heaven. He came to Earth as both mortal and human to do God's will.

The Worship Initiative, "The Last Words of Jesus"

gretalemaster — 2024-04-11 17:07:22 UTC

The lyrics "the soldiers gambled for his clothes", "today you will be with me in paradise", and "he chose to sacrifice himself in order to save the world" connect to the purpose of the Lenten season; to remember the experience of Jesus' march to Calvary, his crucifixion, and his death on the cross.

Stuart Towend, "The Power of the Cross"

gretalemaster — 2024-04-11 17:14:55 UTC

The lyrics "Oh to see the dawn of the darkest day, Christ on the road to Calvary" and "Christ became sin for us, took the blame, bore the wrath" connect to Holy Week, because Holy Week's purpose is to reflect on the passion of Jesus and his story.

Kari Jobe, "Forever"

gretalemaster — 2024-04-11 18:19:37 UTC

The lyrics "Our resurrected King has rendered you defeated, Forever, He is glorified" and "He is alive" align with the message of Easter; Jesus overcame death and was resurrected. He is still alive. He defeated death and saved humanity from sin. Easter is the time when we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus.

Audrey Assad, "Spirit of the Living God"

gretalemaster — 2024-04-11 18:23:07 UTC

The lyrics "O Spirit of the living God, thou Light and Fire Divine
Descend upon Thy Church once more and make it truly Thine" and "Blow, wind of God, with wisdom blow until our minds are free" speak about Pentecost, the event at which the apostles received the Holy Spirit in the form of tongues of fire. The Holy Spirit gave the apostles the strength and bravery to travel and spread the word of God.

Bob Hurd, "Shelter Me, O God"

gretalemaster — 2024-04-11 18:29:21 UTC

The lyrics "Shelter me, O God; hide me in the shadow of your wings. You alone are my hope" and "Though I walk in darkness, through the needle's eye of death, You will never leave my side." connect to Ordinary Time, in which we grow and appreciate God's infinite love and all he has done for us.