Mkpuruobim Nye Oseburuwa Otito

"Mkpuruobim Nye Oseburuwa Otito" is a vibrant Igbo Responsorial Psalm composed for the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C). Drawing directly from Psalm 146, the song is a joyful exhortation for the soul to praise the Lord. The refrain is bright and rhythmic, inviting the entire congregation to lift their voices in a unified declaration of praise to God.

The verses beautifully outline the reasons for this praise, recounting God's enduring faithfulness and justice. The cantor sings of a Lord who keeps His promises, feeds the hungry, sets prisoners free, and opens the eyes of the blind. It is a deeply comforting text that reminds the faithful of God's special care for the vulnerable—the widow, the orphan, and the stranger. In the choir loft, this piece offers a wonderful opportunity for a clear, expressive soloist to lead the verses, while the choir and congregation respond with the uplifting four-part harmony of the refrain.