O LORD, I AM NOT WORTHY

"O Lord, I Am Not Worthy" is a deeply reverent Communion hymn that echoes the centurion’s prayer from the Gospels. In Catholic parishes, these words are intimately familiar to every congregant, spoken just moments before approaching the altar to receive the Eucharist. The hymn expands that brief moment of humility into a full meditation on grace, healing, and spiritual hunger, guiding the faithful as they prepare their hearts for the sacrament.

This solfa arrangement features a setting by Richard Proulx, pairing the traditional text with the gentle, flowing tune "Non Dignus". The verses lead the choir and congregation through a journey of unworthiness, adoration of the "Victim and our priest," and ultimate thanksgiving. With its eight verses, it provides ample music to cover the communion procession, allowing the faithful to reflect on the "Sacrament most holy" as they come forward to the altar.