Killing Love (for all seasons)

"Killing Love" is a deeply reflective piece that explores the overwhelming, almost incomprehensible nature of divine grace. The title might sound startling at first, but as the choir unfolds the verses, the meaning becomes clear: it is a love so profound and unmerited that it shatters our pride and leaves us in awe. The lyrics speak of bringing shame and facing spiritual ruin, only to be met with the ultimate sacrifice—Christ giving His body and blood to save us.

We often bring this song out during Communion or the Lenten season, moments in the liturgy when the congregation is invited to meditate on the cost of salvation. The melody carries a sense of quiet wonder, building into a chorus that confesses how this steadfast love "is killing me"—a poetic way of saying it breaks down our defenses and transforms our hearts.

For a choir, the piece offers a beautiful opportunity to minister through vulnerability. Singing lines like "As I receive you eucharist, teach me love" grounds the music in the physical reality of the Mass. It is a song that reminds everyone in the pews that no matter how far we feel we have sunk, we are met with a love that remains through all seasons and forgives beyond reason.