ANSWER US

When it comes time for the Prayer of the Faithful during Mass, the choir and congregation need a response that feels both earnest and unifying. "Answer Us" by Chibi provides exactly that, offering four distinct, short choruses designed specifically for the intercessions. Instead of repeating a spoken response, these musical settings allow the assembly to lift their petitions through song, adding a deep sense of reverence to the Universal Prayer.

Each of the four choruses carries its own unique character and theological focus. The first draws on the scriptural imagery of prayers rising like incense before God's sight. As the choruses progress, they begin to invoke the Lord's divine attributes, calling upon the "Omnipotent, Omniscient, Omnipresent" and "Omnibenevolent God." The final chorus creates a stirring back-and-forth exchange between the voices, declaring God as the "Lion of the Tribe of Judah" and the "Alpha and Omega" before asking Him to come and answer.

For a choir director, having a set like this is incredibly practical. You can choose one chorus to fit the specific mood of the Sunday liturgy, or rotate them through different seasons. The melodies are accessible enough for the congregation to pick up quickly, yet harmonized beautifully to let the choir support the people's prayer. It transforms the intercessions from a routine reading into a truly heartfelt plea for God's mercy.