BRUVWIYỌ ỌKẸ R'AVWARE

"Bruvwiyọ Ọkẹ R'avware" is a reverent Urhobo hymn often sung as the gifts of bread and wine are brought to the altar. The title is a plea for God's blessing on what the people bring. With its steady, prayerful melody, it draws the congregation into the sacred moment of the Offertory, reminding everyone in the pews that the simple elements of bread and wine ("ibredi vẹ udi") are about to become the holy sacrifice ("izobo r'ọfuafo").

Composed by Rowrick Enebeli with words by Ejiro Emajuwa, the piece is arranged in four-part harmony that gives the choir room to blend naturally. The refrain lifts up a collective voice to the Father ("Ọsẹ"), asking Him to accept the offerings and unite them with the body and blood of Jesus Christ. It is a wonderful choice for choirs looking to enrich their Mass with an indigenous piece that speaks directly to the heart of the Eucharistic celebration.