A GIFT FROM MY HEART

"A Gift From My Heart" by Jude Nnam is a gentle, thought-provoking piece that asks a fundamental question we face every time we approach the altar: what can we truly offer to God to make Him happy? The lyrics walk us through a list of material possessions—clothes, shoes, livestock, and even a house or a car—reminding us that the Lord might not desire any of these. Instead, the song leads the congregation to the true offering God seeks: a loving, patient, humble, and caring heart.

We often sing this during the Offertory, and it always brings a sense of quiet reflection to the Mass. As the choir sings through the verses, you can feel the message resonating with the people in the pews. It shifts our focus away from the physical gifts of bread, wine, and collection envelopes, drawing our attention inward to the spiritual disposition we bring to worship. It is a clear reminder that the most valuable gift we can present to the Lord is simply ourselves.