CHIDIỤTỌ

"Chidiụtọ" is a deeply reverent Igbo communion hymn that invites the congregation to "taste and see" the goodness of the Lord. The title translates to "God is sweet," and the refrain joyfully declares that the Lord is sweeter than wine. It is a fitting piece for the Liturgy of the Eucharist, drawing the minds of the faithful to the profound mystery of the altar.

The verses walk the choir and congregation through the institution of the Eucharist at the Last Supper, where Christ broke bread for His disciples. As the song progresses, it becomes a personal prayer, asking the Body of Christ—the bread of life—to enter our hearts and make us clean. The final verse reminds us that His Body and Blood are our true food and drink for the journey on earth.

With its gentle, flowing solfa melody, this piece by Okeke Matthias Kalemba offers a moment of quiet adoration during Communion. The harmonies are structured so that the choir can easily support the verses, allowing the message of spiritual nourishment to shine through clearly.