LIVING HOPE

"Living Hope" is a triumphant Easter song that celebrates Christ's victory over death. The lyrics vividly recount the resurrection, describing the moment the "buried body began to breathe" and the "Roaring Lion" conquered the grave. It carries a profound sense of joy and gratitude, making it an incredibly moving piece for the congregation to hear.

Arranged here in solfa notation, the piece opens with a bright, four-part refrain of "Hallelujah" before dropping into a unison verse that gradually builds back into full harmony. Choirs often bring this out during Easter Sunday Mass or as a stirring thanksgiving reflection. The steady build-up from a quiet unison line to a bold declaration that "the grave has no claim on me" gives the singers a wonderful opportunity to express the true hope of the season.