The Reproaches, also known as Popule meus are antiphons and responses used in Good Friday liturgies across Christianity. They contrast God's goodness in Old Testament stories with humanity's evil against Jesus, lamenting the rejection of Christ. The crucified Christ looks down on the people and questions them why this has happened to him.

They are set for an unaccompanied choir and four soloists (2 altos, a tenor and a bass).

Although looking simple on the page, the work can be greatly dramatic, depending on the acoustic of the church and the vision of the choir director.