MASS OF ST. JUDE (Glory To God In The Highest)

When it is time to sing the Gloria on a Sunday morning or a major feast day, the choir needs a setting that truly lifts the congregation's spirit. Jude Nnam’s "Mass of St. Jude" delivers exactly that. From the very first measure, this setting of "Glory to God in the Highest" establishes a bright, majestic momentum that carries the joy of the liturgy right into the pews.

What makes this arrangement so engaging to sing is how the different voice parts take turns driving the prayer forward. Instead of a simple unison chant, the voices weave together—the tenors and basses stepping out to proclaim "Christ, Only Begotten Son," while the lower voices lead the plea "You take away the sins of the world," before the rest of the choir answers. It gives the text a wonderful sense of movement and conversation.

This is a fantastic choice for festive Masses where you want a Gloria that feels both reverent and vibrantly alive. The rhythmic energy builds beautifully all the way to the final, resounding "Amen," leaving everyone in the church ready to enter fully into the Liturgy of the Word.