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Caro mea
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets, Eucharistic songs
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4 editions of this piece
Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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Caro mea by Francisco Guerrero — Lyrics
Caro mea vere est cibus: et sanguis meus vere est potus.
Qui manducat meam carnem et bibit meum sanguinem in me manet, et ego in eo [illo].
Sicut me misit vivens Pater et ego vivo propter patrem et qui manducat me et ipse
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About Caro mea
This motet is ideal for services or devotions focusing on the Eucharist. Francisco Guerrero sets a profound passage from the Gospel of John, reflecting on the spiritual nourishment found in Christ's body and blood. The text emphasizes the life-giving power of consuming this divine food, contrasting it with the manna eaten by the Israelites. Guerrero’s setting, which can be sung by either ATBB or SATB voices, captures the reverent mystery of Christ's abiding presence within the believer, and the believer within Him. It’s a reflective contemplation on eternal life through faith and communion, offering a moment of spiritual depth for any liturgical occasion.
