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Caro mea vere est cibus
Staff Notation • Sacred, Motets
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Caro mea vere est cibus by Richard Farrant — 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 vere est cibus
This motet is drawn from the Gospel of John, where Jesus speaks of himself as the Bread of Life. The sacred Latin text expresses the profound mystery of spiritual nourishment through communion. Richard Farrant sets these words for SATB choir, offering a setting that would be appropriate for services within the eucharistic tradition. The music explores the devotional aspect of the text, providing a reflective moment for both choir and congregation. Its clear melodic lines and harmonic language make it accessible for choirs looking to expand their sacred repertoire.
