Karitas habundat

This striking unison antiphon by Hildegard von Bingen offers a profound meditation on divine love. Its Latin text, Karitas habundat, speaks of charity overflowing in all things, surpassing the highest stars and extending its embrace universally. The lyrics highlight how this love, emanating from the supreme King, bestows the kiss of peace. Composed in the medieval era, this sacred work would resonate powerfully in liturgical settings, particularly during seasons celebrating divine love or in moments of contemplation on God's boundless grace. Its direct, unadorned melody allows the sublime message to shine through with clarity and spiritual intensity.