During the Jubilee Year, and as a distinctive and unique initiative in the field of church music in Jordan, the Fountain of Love Choir launched its first Jordanian Mass entirely composed according to the Latin Rite. This Mass includes the fundamental chants of the liturgy: Kyrie – Gloria – Hallelujah – Sanctus – Agnus Dei.
This project represents the culmination of years of artistic and spiritual dedication. The choir relied on local talents, blending traditional liturgical music with a modern four-part vocal arrangement. The composition emphasizes a basic melody that can be easily performed by parish congregations, while also providing advanced options for ensembles capable of performing the four-part arrangement.
The choir has made the musical scores available with accompanying chords, as well as audio recordings, to serve as a practical reference for parishes, especially those using the Latin Rite in their celebrations. The work has also been prepared to allow performance with an orchestra.
Acknowledgments
The Fountain of Love Choir extends its heartfelt thanks to:
• Father Aziz Halawa – Responsible for liturgy at the Latin Church – for his guidance and supervision, which greatly contributed to the realization of this work.
• Father Bashir Badr – for his continuous support and encouragement of local musical composition.
• Mr. Nader Awwad – for his contribution to composition and arrangement.
• Mr. Ibrahim Nawas – for preparing the musical chords.
• Mr. Murad Damergian – for his work in recording and mixing.
• Ms. Samia Al-Yacoub – for music direction.
• Participants in the audio recording: Sana Rehani, Victoria Sha’ini, Nader Awwad, Abdullah Qarout, Imad and Samer Bassal.
• Musical arrangement team: Dr. Iyad Abdelhafiz, Mr. Mohammed Othman, Mr. Marco Marona.
• All members of the Fountain of Love Choir – for their dedication in performing this Mass on multiple occasions.Finally, the choir raises its thanks first and foremost to God for His providence and guidance, and to His Excellency Bishop Iyad Al-Twal, the diocesan shepherd, praying that this spiritual and musical work may bear fruit in service of the Church and the faithful in Jordan and beyond.
Tomeh EJabara – Director of the Fountain of Love Choir
September 23, 2025 – Feast of Saint Padre Pio
We extend our gratitude to the creator of this beautiful artistic work. We hope that musical talents continue to flourish, serving future generations who aspire to always place music at the service of the Church.
Liturgy Office – Jerusalem, 20/08/2025
Father Aziz Halawa
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