BOUNDLESS SEA OF LOVE

"Boundless Sea of Love" is a deeply reverent Communion hymn that takes the choir and congregation straight to the heart of the Last Supper. Obieli Udoka composed this piece with a gentle, flowing melody—marked *grazioso* on the score—that perfectly matches the awe of receiving the Eucharist. It opens by recalling the moment Jesus gathered the Apostles to share His body and blood, setting a tone of profound gratitude.

In the choir loft, this is an ideal choice for the Communion procession, especially on Holy Thursday or the Feast of Corpus Christi. The refrain captures the quiet wonder of the faithful approaching the altar: "How happy are we... Do I deserve this marvelous love?" It is a very human response to the mystery of the sacrament, admitting that we don't know what to say in the face of such grace, and simply asking the Lord to hold us.

The verses are structured to build our understanding of the Mass, moving from the historical Last Supper to the present moment of receiving the "victim and the Priest." As the choir sings through the four verses, the harmony supports a spirit of adoration that naturally leads into the final doxology praising the Father, Son, and Spirit. It is a quiet, centering piece that helps the whole church focus on the gift of the altar.