Nna Gozie & Yọọ Chukwu

This choral setting by Byron Uzoukwu brings together two short, earnest petitions often sung during the intercessory moments of the Mass. The first section, "Nna Gozie" (Father, bless), is written specifically as a response for the Prayer of the Faithful. It asks God to bless the honest work of our hands, humbly acknowledging that without His grace, all human effort is in vain. The melody is gentle and pleading, perfectly suited for the congregation to echo after each prayer intention.

The second section, "Yọọ Chukwu" (Ask God), shifts to a message of profound reassurance based on the scriptural promise to ask, seek, and knock. The lyrics remind the choir and the faithful that God answers those who call on Him, opens doors for those who knock, and makes all things well for those who believe. Sung together or as separate responses, these pieces provide a comforting and spiritually grounding anchor for the church during times of petition.