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.

Source text- Solemn High Mass English


Lyrics of the song


God our Father has blessed us with every grace
Through Jesus Christ our Lord;
Our Lord has invited us to His Kingdom
And has led us to everlasting joy. Amen
"He who eats of my body and drinks my blood
Will live in me, and I will live in him indeed." Amen
"I will raise him up on the last day
Without condemnation,
And he will enjoy eternal life." Amen
In accordance with this promise,
May the Lord bless and protect this congregation
That has partaken of this holy Qurbana. Amen.
May God pour His blessings
On those who received the sacred mysteries.
May we be sealed with the life-giving sign of the Lord;
May we be protected from all evil,
Now, always and for ever. Amen

Source text- Solemn Celebration of Qurbana - Music Notation



Date of composition of text/melody 2007
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