By Name I Have Called You
By Carey Landry
“By name I have called you, by name I will save you, by name you are mine, you are precious to me.”
These well-known and widely used songs of inspiration express the theme of hope and the strength of faith. Appropriate for use during RCIA, weddings, anniversaries and the funeral liturgy, the 12 songs on this collection are varied and will enrich liturgies throughout the year.
“Bring Me a Rose” is highly symbolic, lending itself well to many sensitive and reflective moments. Speaking of both love and pain, it touches on the dimension of struggle that is so much a part of life. Though it was written especially for the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper, “In Memory of Jesus” is also appropriate for use throughout the year. This Communion hymn is quite versatile in that it can be done brightly and energetically on festive occasions or more gently when the mood is reflective.