Final Blessing
| CMSI Ref Number | MA-ENG-04-DCS-083 |
| Title |
Final Blessing |
| Language | English |
| Composer of melody | Joseph J. Palackal and George Thaila |
| Music Arrangements | David Claman and Dennis K. Poulose |
| Sung by: | Joseph J. Palackal and chorus Bamboo flute: Suresh P. Ravunni. |
Introduction:
The concluding rite of Mass in the Chaldean liturgy is much more elaborate in comparison with that of the Lain rite. There are separate prayers of praise and thanksgiving for the congregation, deacon, and the celebrant: the prayers of the congregation and the celebrant vary according to the occasion. In the most solemn form of the Mass, these prayers are followed by the recitation of the solemn form of the "Our Father" with "thrice holy” and doxology. Thereafter, the celebrant sings the final blessing. The blessing included here is the one used on Sundays and feast days. It is set in recitative style in medium tempo, creating a sense of calm conclusion.
Lyrics
"I am the living bread at comes from heaven."
Our Savior has revealed to His disciples:
"I am the bread that came down from on high.
He who comes to me and receives with love
Will surely live in me for ever,
And will inherit the kingdom of heaven."
"Open, O Lord, the gates of justice for us."
Compassionate Lord, who calls
Sinners to your presence
And opens the doors for repentance
May we enter into your presence
And sing your praises day and night.
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| Date of composition of text/melody | 2007 | |
| Category | Liturgical | |
| Performance space | Church | |
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