MASS IS ENDED

"Mass is Ended" is a joyful recessional hymn sung at the conclusion of the Catholic Mass. Composed by Abah Emmanuel, the piece serves as a musical sending-forth, taking its opening lines directly from the dismissal rite: "Mass is ended, let us go in peace to proclaim the word of God to the whole nations." It captures the spirit of a congregation ready to carry the grace of the liturgy out into the world.

The lyrics unfold as a prayer of thanksgiving addressed to the Holy Trinity. After the initial dismissal, the choir leads the faithful in thanking the Father for the gift of His Son, acknowledging the sacrifice made present on the altar "under the species of bread and wine." The song then turns to Jesus Christ for the grace of His precious blood, and finally to the Holy Ghost, asking that His gifts be poured into our hearts. It is a fitting, triumphant close to the Eucharistic celebration, leaving the choir loft and the pews with a profound sense of gratitude.