Amor Jesu dulcissime

When the soul is visited by the sweetest love of Jesus, the darkness of the mind is dispelled and it is filled with sweetness. The text expresses the profound happiness of one who is satisfied by this divine presence, which surpasses all understanding. It speaks of Jesus as the light of our true home and the splendor of the Father’s glory. The composer Giacomo Benincasa captures this fervent devotion in this SSATB motet. The Latin text is a prayer for an abundance of God’s love and presence, reflecting a deep spiritual longing and exultation.