RESPONSORIAL PSALM FOR EASTER SUNDAY

Easter Sunday is the pinnacle of the liturgical year, and the music we sing on that morning needs to reflect an overflowing, triumphant joy. Jerry Ayigyu Daniel’s setting of "This is the day the Lord has made" captures the bright spirit of the Resurrection perfectly. It is a staple text for Easter morning, inviting the entire congregation to join in the gladness of the empty tomb and the victory of Christ.

The verses carry the familiar, powerful declarations of Psalm 118—praising God's enduring mercy, the mighty deeds of His right hand, and the rejected stone that has become the cornerstone. The arrangement is straightforward and energetic, allowing the choir to lead the assembly confidently through the responses. Following the psalm, the score flows right into a jubilant Gospel Acclamation, layering joyful "Hallelujahs" and "Amens" to herald the Easter Gospel.

For a choir preparing for the demanding liturgies of the Triduum, having both the responsorial psalm and the acclamation tied together in one cohesive, uplifting style is a real help. It keeps the momentum of the Mass celebratory and bright, which is exactly what we want when we sing "I shall not die, I shall live" on the morning of the Resurrection.