MGBE M KPORO GI...

"Mgbe M Kporo Gi..." is a deeply moving Igbo response composed specifically for the Prayer of the Faithful. The title translates to a plea for God to answer when we call, setting a tone of absolute trust and surrender. In the choir loft, this piece serves as a grounding moment during Mass, drawing the congregation into a shared posture of petition and reliance on God's mercy.

The lyrics speak to the universal human experience of striving for holiness while battling weakness. The verses express the soul's sincere desire to do God's will ("O bu ochich'obi mo ka m mee b'uche Gi"), even when the flesh falters. It asks for divine strength when the trials of life become heavy, praying that the world may never have cause to ask, "Where is your God?"

Musically, the arrangement is gentle yet firm, encouraging the soul to remain steadfast ("biko dere jim jim jim jim") because the Guardian of our lives is near. Choirs will find this piece especially powerful during Lenten seasons or any Sunday Mass where the readings call for a profound, reflective response to God's unfailing presence.