The Commons: Corpus Christi Sequence - James Poppleton

Influenced by his love for chant and classical music, composer and pastoral musician James Poppleton composed a setting of the shorter poetic text of the Sequence for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. This combination of official text and music invites the assembly to prayerfully reflect on the mystery of the Eucharist.
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This Sequence setting leads immediately into the Alleluia and verse before the Gospel, thus providing a seamless flow between the second and Gospel readings of the day.
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Text: Poetic Sequence for Corpus Christi, Lauda Sion Salvatorem, 13th cent.; fr. The Roman Missal © 1964, National Catholic Welfare Conference, Inc. (now US Conference of Catholic Bishops). All rights reserved. Used with permission. Verse text © 1970, 1997, 1998, CCD. All rights reserved. Used with permission. Music © 2015, James Poppleton. Published by OCP. All rights reserved.

[@stephenaaron2452]

I am so moved by your Corpus Christe Sequence. I'm Cantoring at Mass this morning and am so excited and filled with the Holy Spirit when offering this BEAUTIFUL Sequence to our God and congregation. You two are very much blest!

[@emeselatkoczy9011]

Simply, the most moving liturgical hymn. The sound of heaven. There are not enough words of gratitude

[@drumseltzer]

Thank you for your his beautiful sequence. We used it at St Alberts in Las Cruces, NM this morning and it was indeed prayerful and moved with the liturgy. May God continue to bless you both!

[@patriciabrower5527]

Is so beautiful for you and your wife to perform this song together. Thank you for sharing the music - and music performed by husband and wife for Corpus Christi. So inspiring.

[@Beatrice.Ndungu]

Blessed Corpus Christi 2022 ❤️

[@dza3277]

Superb! Lovely! Thankyou Jesus. Praise You Lord!

[@hollyh501]

This is beautiful. So Christ filled, so Spirit filled. Thank you for lifting our hearts to heaven. Could you make a second video with the lyrics.

[@OCPmusic]

Indeed! We have one in the works.

[@katelynvandyke9210]

Pumped to sing this this week

[@dominicsavioarockiam3221]

Thanks guys.

[@christinabarker4250]

🤭 Praise God for your talents as both of you use your talents for God’s praise, honor, and infinite glory! Thank you for sharing your talents with us. 🙏🏼

[@pattipanowicz182]

This is such a beautiful piece!!! I find myself playing it here at home long after the feast of Corpus Christi and wish it could be used throughout the year! I will look forward playing it again at Mass next year on the beautiful feast of Corpus Christi!

[@RobiJose]

Thank you I used this sequence on Sunday. Went very well. There was such a peaceful quiet mood settled over the congregation. Some sang along with me. Thank you so much

[@Fieldlark]

Absolutely beautiful voice and lovely arrangement and accompaniment. It's simple enough for me to do it acapella at Mass this weekend although I couldn't hold a candle to Jenny and James.

[@ThisFreakingDuck]

Ahhh!!! I heard this at Mass yesterday and just HAD to find it! Thank you!!

[@suzannethompson8386]

Awesome voice and song. Thanks for the beautiful Sequence!

[@joy56920]

This is so beautiful and your wife's voice is just magnificent.

[@godfreyonah]

Beautiful voice and wonderful accompaniment.

[@nataliatse]

Such beautiful music that sings right into my heart !! Thank you !!

[@gerpes4368]

It’s beautiful arrangement and perfect for that good vocal/voice! 😍

[@LiliRobyn2]

Thank you for writing and sharing this! Exactly what I needed for the more contemporary Mass! Bless you.

[@tonyj.vangoor7089]

Hi, James, this artful setting by you and Scott of a somewhat obscure Sequence makes it much more meaningful and relevant to me, and Jenny's magnificent interpretation of your work in song always makes it a joy for me to hear. I wish we could use this more than just one liturgical day. Best wishes, and please continue your beautiful and artistic work!

[@MazichMusic]

Beautiful setting! I found this video through a web search, listened to it and purchased the keyboard download for me use this weekend. Great job and keep composing and singing!

[@theresaclawson7076]

This is beautiful, thank you!

[@elainehornung4315]

I wish you would write the rest of the mass parts to go with this music. I love the way the sequence is and I love the alleluia. I have been using the alleluia from this for the mass when I am music leader.

[@johntorres3223]

beautiful

[@jacklynendutat8540]

Very sweet.....you both are amazing...

[@generoose1545]

Awesome stuff! Love the discussion with Tom Booth after the piece!

[@markiangooley]

I’m finding this difficult to learn (loudest and least musically-educated cantor at my church). This performance helps. Some intervals are tricky and to me counterintuitive (I can’t sight-read really) but God willing I will manage it. Considering some of the weird stuff I hear in Bach cantatas I should not kvetch…

[@j5555785]

Stay relaxed. Also, if you can make siren sounds you'll be fine. Just keep the air flowing as if you are making siren sounds while singing the regular pitch.

[@theMusicWellOrg]

James, Jenny, thank you. I have canted the original Chant in English and Latin. Your setting - from your focus on the Lord - might be what will bring my new community to Him. I will search through our OCP friends. If you can send a link, I - and they - would be grateful.

[@patriciabrower5527]

Hi James - I would love to hear this done with classical guitar and the same voice. Would you be willing to such a version that emphasizes the beauty of her voice? I think it would be magnificent. An idea any way.

[@norrinradd7457]

Ethereal!

[@godfreyonah]

Please can you help me with the progression and the style used... How you played it.

[@carlmichael19]

Lyrics please

[@MrJMNCE]

It’s good but would’ve been better if the lyrics are shared too or are you selling it and if so where to buy it .

[@OCPmusic]

Thanks for the feedback! Octavos and accompaniments are available at the first link in the description: www.ocp.org/en-us/songs/89256/corpus-christi-sequence

[@estebanmichaels1750]

James It’s Steven Cox. Please get a hold of me. I have a studio here in Kentucky. I’d love to get together. The singer in this video sounds like Amy Grant. Great stuff man

[@j5555785]

Woa! Steve Cox from LA?

[@estebanmichaels1750]

Yes sir! How can we get in touch?

[@estebanmichaels1750]

Yes sir! How can we get in touch?

[@dza3277]

Superb! Lovely! Thankyou Jesus. Praise You Lord!