SACRIFICE OF THANKSGIVING (Incensory)

"Sacrifice of Thanksgiving (Incensory)" is a reverent English offertory hymn composed by Rev. Fr. Bart C. Ezeokafor (FadaBarto). The song is specifically tailored for the preparation of the gifts during Mass, capturing the solemn moment when bread, wine, and incense are brought to the altar.

The verses guide the congregation through the meaning of the offertory, acknowledging that the earthly gifts of bread and wine stand in place of the ultimate sacrifice of the Son. As the choir sings of incense ascending to the throne of grace, it mirrors the liturgical action of the priest incensing the altar and the gifts. This connection between the sung text and the ritual action draws the faithful into a deeper spirit of prayer, asking God to accept their offerings and thanksgiving through the hands of the priest.