Dulcis amor Jesu

For a setting of profound personal devotion, Bartłomiej Pękiel’s Dulcis amor Jesu is an SSATB motet in Latin. The text is a direct address to Jesus, expressing intense longing and a desire for spiritual union. The singer pleads to be pierced by Christ’s love, to die for Him, and to be drawn into His presence, surrounded by symbolic flowers. The fervent words describe Jesus as the ultimate source of light, life, goodness, and hope, to which the soul languishes in love. Pękiel’s setting of this deeply personal prayer offers a rich opportunity for expressive vocal performance, suitable for contemplative moments in sacred services or as a standalone devotional work.