Ps 50 commentary by Dr Noel Donnelly Psalm 50 is one of the seven penitential psalms we use in Lent. It has its origins in the heartfelt personal confession of King David. He publicly admits his sins of adultery and murder. He does not hold back on his passionate self-condemnation: in verses one and two […]

Some might claim that people are not queuing up to join the church but that was exactly what they were doing at this lovely affirming service on 22nd February, the First Sunday of Lent. Over 120 people, from a wide range of ages and nationalities, together with their sponsors and families (and in one case […]

This annual Mass for the deceased clergy, including bishops and archbishops of the Archdiocese of Glasgow, was held this year on 14th November, in St Andrew’s Cathedral, presided over by Archbishop Nolan.  The music for the service was supported by the Archdiocesan choir, the St Mungo Singers. How blest ND g a – Full Score […]

Ash Wednesday 2026               a little video: ‘the hour of God’s favour draws near, the day of his mercy and of our salvation approaches: death has been destroyed and eternal life begins. At the start of Lent, we  acknowledge that we are sinners. As we express our sorrow, we […]

Bob  1938 – 2026                   Bob ed 77 – Small ( photo of Bob in Glasgow; flower garden at Ushaw. ‘the power of imagination’; Bob. Music: I know that my Redeemer lives; sung by The St Mungo Singers.) I Know that my Redeemer – Full Score ——————————————— […]

Music for next Sunday 4A Entry / Psalm  / Gospel verse Introit / Entry Song: alternative from Ps 68 Hear my prayer, answer me, Lord. Turn to me in your goodness. Heard my prayer, answer me, Lord, turn to me in your love. Glory to the Father, glory to the Son, glory to the Holy […]

Introit/Entry Song: O sing a new song to the Lord; sing to the Lord, all the earth. In his presence are majesty and splendour, strength and honour in his holy place. I don’t have a setting so taking a cue from the Gospel  an alternative could be:   Repent. says the Lord, the Kingdom of […]

                from St Mary Major’s, Rome   An Introit or Entry Song Sunday 2A The text in the Missal for the Introit of 2nd Sunday of the Year is: ‘All the earth shall bow down before you, O God, and shall sing to you, shall sing to your […]

The Immaculate Conception: a reflection by Brendan Geary, Marist Brother             IMM CONC Brendan – Small Image: from Jasna Gore Monastery, Poland A garden scene from the north of England Music: ‘Hail, Mary’ set by Noel Donnelly (c) Kevin Mayhew, sung by Catriona Glen with The St Mungo Singers Recorded […]

Ps 23 with commentary by Dr NoelDonnelly Psalm 23 Commentary. There’s a saying, “A good beginning makes for a good end!” Psalm 23 ensures this happens because it begins and ends with the same idea: the unchallengeable Kingship of the Lord, the King of Glory. In between these sections we find what is often called […]