![]() Key words: Catholic Liturgical Music, Music Therapy, Healing, Existentialism This paper argues that Ehusani’s liturgical music rises from mere aesthetic appeal and plain didacticism to prophetic ministration that leads to self-discovery and rediscovery of the wholeness of human existence. Because this paper is a qualitative study, the scientific treatment of the impact of the songs on listeners is beyond its scope. To this end, the study relies on the postulations of music therapists and psychologists of music in analyzing the existential properties. Whilst this study does not deal with the musicology and discography of the songs, it employs media monitoring for selection and hermeneutically analyses the songs to unveil properties that make their melodies and lyrics instruments of healing, mindfulness and wellness. This paper seeks to re-establish the role liturgical music plays in fostering mindfulness, healing and spiritual wellness through an analysis of selected songs in Ehusani’s musical collection. Although his songs, unlike those of the above composers, traverse certain genres, they have attained a special character that places them as vehicles of psycho-trauma healing. George Ehusani has also made liturgical music part of his prophetic mission as a pastor and teacher. Following the trails of composers of Christian liturgical music such as French Jesuit priest Joseph Gelineau, his American counterparts Dan Schutte, Bob Dufford, and Carey Landry, amongst others, Fr. For centuries liturgical music has been valued for its aesthetic appeal, soul-lifting impact and transcendental power. ![]()
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