ANIMA MEA LAUDA DOMINO

"Anima Mea Lauda Domino" is a vibrant Latin entrance hymn composed by Rev. Fr. Tony Umeh. Drawing its core text from the Psalms ("My soul, praise the Lord"), the piece sets a joyful and reverent tone, making it a fitting processional for Sunday Mass and festive liturgical celebrations.

The composition features a lively, polyphonic refrain where the voice parts weave together in a spirited call to praise. The verses draw on classic scriptural pleas and doxologies—singing to God, asking for His ear, seeking refuge, and giving glory to the Trinity.

In the choir loft, this piece offers a wonderful opportunity for singers to lead the congregation into worship with classical Latin phrasing and energetic, rhythmic momentum. The call-and-response nature of the harmony parts keeps the choir engaged, building a bright and uplifting atmosphere as the ministers process to the altar.