Nara Nu Rie

This Igbo communion hymn is a direct invitation to the Eucharistic table. The title, "Nara Nu Rie," translates to a call to receive and eat, echoing Christ's words at the Last Supper. The song centers on the profound gift of the Body and Blood, presenting the sacrament as the ultimate proof of divine love and the source of eternal life.

During Mass, choirs sing this piece as the congregation processes to the altar for Communion. The verses remind the faithful of the spiritual nourishment they are about to receive, with the lyrics speaking in the voice of Christ offering Himself as the way, the truth, and the life. The gentle, flowing solfa arrangement allows the choir to lead the people into a moment of deep reverence and reflection on the mystery of the Eucharist.