This very popular hymn, also know as “Here I am, Lord” was written in 1981 by the American catholic composer, Dan Schutte. The words are based on passages from the books of Isaiah and Samuel.

"Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous! Praise befits the upright. Praise the Lord with the lyre, make melody to him with the harp of ten strings! Sing to him a new song, play skilfully on the strings, ...

Bishop W. Shawn McKnight of Jefferson City decreed Oct. 28 that a dozen hymns no longer be used at churches in his ...

This traditional Catholic hymn speaks of Jesus Christ as our king ‘whose reign shall never cease’. It frequently features on the feast of the Exaltation of the Cross, Palm Sunday, and also the ...

Shawn McKnight listed a dozen commonly used but “doctrinally problematic” Catholic songs that will be “absolutely forbidden” in the diocese after Nov. 1. Most of the hymns were written ...

In the draft article in The Catholic Missourian, McKnight acknowledged there was a spirited reaction in the diocese to the prohibited hymns list. "It is inspiring to see such passion and ...

Just days after implementing a formal ban on a dozen “doctrinally problematic” hymns, a Missouri bishop has rescinded his original decree, instead opening a yearlong consultation process to ...

While stating that it is “important to recognize that some hymns in current distribution may not be appropriate for use in Catholic liturgies,” the new decree does not include the specific ...

Hymn books have been banned at services for Roman Catholics in Lancashire amid efforts to protect against coronavirus. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Lancaster is also stopping congregations from ...

The Catholic University of America is a private institution that was founded in 1887. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,139 (fall 2023), and the campus size is 176 acres. It utilizes a ...

On the list in the initial decree were 12 specific hymns that were found “doctrinally problematic” by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Doctrine: “All Are Welcome” by ...

Pews could be removed and capacity limited to allow social distancing in churches The Catholic Church is preparing ... the back of churches and the use of hymn books and news bulletins.