Ignatian Spirituality In Music

Songs for Daily Liturgy and Retreats by Ruth Scherer Leacock

Welcome! You have come to a site offering new music and supportive materials for liturgy and retreats. It is especially appropriate for anyone interested in the spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola. Themes from his meditations are woven into the lyrics. If you have difficulty reading music, welcome again! Here you can select a song and listen to it while viewing the musical score. Both congregation and choir version are available.

If you hear something you like, register for a free-use license. Print the sheet music. Try it with your congregation. Your feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Painting of St. Cecilia playing the piano

St. Cecilia
Acrylic on panel
Br. Jerome Pryor, SJ

The Songs
View short descriptions of all of the songs. Link to sheet music, listening on line, and support materials.

Retreat View
View the songs organized by their Ignatian themes. Link to sheet music, listening on line and support materials.

Liturgical View
View the songs organized by appropriate liturgical use. Link to sheet music, listening on line, and support materials.

Listen
Listen to midi versions of each of the songs online.

Download Sheet Music or Midi files
Download packets of sheet music suitable for printing and Midi files for listening. Both choral and simple melody versions are available.

About
Learn more about the author, the development of her music, and this site as an integration project in the Christian Spirituality Program at Creighton University.

Terms of Use/Licensing
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Contact Info and Feedback
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Links
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Bibliography
Authors and books used for the quotes on this project.

Help
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