What Can We Bring to Offer

"What Can We Bring to Offer" is a gentle, reflective Offertory hymn that speaks directly to the heart of the Eucharistic preparation. As the congregation brings forward the bread and wine, the choir leads them in acknowledging that everything we have—our labor, our joys, and even our suffering—ultimately comes from God's hands.

The verses walk through the physical and spiritual gifts we present at the altar. It begins with the simple question of what we can possibly give to a God who is already full of kindness, before moving into the offering of our daily lives. The text beautifully anticipates the consecration, noting that the humble food and drink, which are symbols of human labor, will be changed into the risen Christ to be shared with his brothers and sisters.

Ehimanre Asuelinmen sets these words to a steady, reverent melody that allows the text to shine clearly. The recurring refrain, "Father, all that we have... comes from your hands," serves as a grounding reminder of our dependence on God, making it a fitting and moving piece for the presentation of the gifts during Mass.