RESPONSORIAL PSALM (It is good to give thanks to you O Lord.)

When the cantor steps up to the ambo for the Responsorial Psalm on the Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year B), this is the joyful declaration that leads the congregation: "It is good to give thanks to you O Lord." Set to an uplifting melody by Francis C. Ukanyirioha, this arrangement of Psalm 92 captures the bright, confident spirit of a heart resting in God's faithfulness.

The verses paint a vivid picture of spiritual growth, comparing the righteous to flourishing palm trees and the mighty cedars of Lebanon. As the choir leads the verses, singing of proclaiming God's mercy in the morning and His truth in the night watches, the music flows with a steady, reassuring rhythm. It is a wonderful piece for the Liturgy of the Word, giving the whole church a moment to pause, reflect, and lift their voices in simple, unified gratitude.