KYRIE

When we prepare our hearts at the beginning of Mass, the Kyrie sets the tone for the entire liturgy. Obioha Ogbonna’s "O.O.M (III)" is a gentle, reverent English setting of the Penitential Rite that brings a deeply personal feel to the traditional invocation. Instead of the standard brief phrases, the lyrics expand into a fuller, more conversational prayer: "Lord have mercy on your children" and "Lord have mercy on us."

Written with a moderate, steady tempo, the music allows the choir and congregation to truly reflect on the words they are singing. The harmonic movement is solemn but hopeful, carrying the voices through the repeated pleas for God's grace without rushing the moment. It is a fitting choice for Sunday worship, grounding the parish in a shared act of humility before the celebration of the Eucharist continues.