One of today's most popular hymns, from our neighbors in Mexico, is Pues Si Vivimos (When We Are Living). The Latin American rhythms of the tune SOMOS DEL SENOR complement the lyrical lines of the instrumental obbligato and SATB voices. The text quotes Paul's words to the Philippians that "to live is Christ, to die is gain," making this anthem of assurance and hope especially powerful in the face of suffering or loss.