My Story (Thanksgiving)

Jude Nnam’s "My Story (Thanksgiving)" is a lively, deeply personal song of gratitude that naturally finds its home during the Offertory or Thanksgiving procession at Mass. When the congregation brings their gifts forward, this piece gives voice to the individual journeys of the people in the pews. It speaks of moving from "woes to joy" and recognizing the simple, profound blessings of sight, hearing, food, and shelter.

The verses are structured as a personal testimony, allowing the choir to lead the church in a collective act of remembering God's goodness. The melody is bright and rhythmic, marked "Allegretto," which encourages a joyful, dancing procession. As each verse builds, it repeats the phrase "And so, and so," creating a natural, eager lead-in to the refrain.

In the refrain, the focus shifts from recounting blessings to the act of offering. The lyrics ask God to receive, transform, and purify the gifts brought to the altar, uniting the people's everyday lives with the "sacrifice divine." It is a highly relatable and uplifting piece, reminding everyone who sings it that the truest offering we can make is simply giving back the very life and blessings God has given us.