Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C)

This cheerful setting of Psalm 92 gives the choir and congregation a bright, uplifting response for the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C). The refrain, "It is good to give thanks to you, O Lord," sets a tone of joyful gratitude that carries through the entire piece. Composed by Itua Inetiabor, the melody moves with a light, steady rhythm that feels natural for the assembly to pick up and sing along.

In the verses, the cantor or choir takes the faithful through beautiful imagery of spiritual growth and endurance. The text speaks of the just flourishing like a palm tree and growing like a Lebanon cedar, planted firmly in the house of the Lord. It is a message of lifelong faithfulness, reminding us that even in old age, those who trust in God will still bear fruit and remain full of sap and green.

During the Liturgy of the Word, this psalm provides a moment of shared praise. The four-part harmony in the refrain allows the choir to add warmth and depth, while the verses can be chanted or sung in unison. It is a wonderful piece for a Sunday morning Mass, inviting everyone in the pews to recognize God's loving mercy and uprightness.