Psalm For The 19th Sunday in Ordinary time

This gentle setting of Psalm 34 serves as the Responsorial Psalm for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B. Arranged by Sixtus Okoro, the piece adapts the familiar, comforting melody of "The Cry of the Poor" (noted here as by John Folor) to carry the specific verses of the day's liturgy. The refrain, "Taste and see that the Lord is good," is a direct invitation to the congregation to reflect on God's providence and care, creating a deeply reassuring moment of response after the first reading.

For the cantor and choir, this arrangement provides a straightforward, prayerful melody that allows the text to shine without unnecessary distraction. The verses move through expressions of constant praise, deliverance from terror, and the comforting promise that the angel of the Lord is encamped around those who fear Him.

Because the tune is already beloved in many Catholic parishes, the assembly can easily pick up the response and join in the singing. It serves as a quiet, grounding anchor during the Liturgy of the Word, drawing the whole church into a shared meditation on trusting in God's unfailing goodness.