RESPONSORIAL PSALM FOR THE 7TH SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR A PSALM 27:1, 4, 7-8a (R.13) TAIZE adaptation

This setting of Psalm 27 was arranged by Sixtus Okoro as a responsorial psalm for the Seventh Sunday of Easter. Drawing inspiration from the meditative style of Taizé, the melody carries a deep sense of trust and quiet confidence. The cantor opens with the beautiful declaration, "I believe I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living," before the full choir takes up the refrain in four-part harmony.

The verses remind the congregation of God's protection and our longing for His presence. As the cantor sings, "The Lord is my light and my salvation whom shall I fear?", the choir and congregation are invited into a space of reflection and unwavering faith. Originally scripted for a special NYSC Golden Jubilee Thanksgiving Mass, this arrangement is perfect for any liturgy where a spirit of hopeful anticipation is needed, especially during the Easter season.