Ave Verum Corpus: a eucharistic hymn for your Sunday morning

Posted on February 20, 2011 by elizabeth

A beautiful piece of music for your Sunday morning. Here is the English translation of the Latin:

Hail, true Body, born
of the Virgin Mary,
who truly suffered, sacrificed
on the cross for mankind,
whose pierced side overflowed
with water and blood:
Be for us a foretaste
in the trial of death.
Oh dear Jesus, Oh merciful Jesus, Oh Jesus, Son of Mary
have mercy on me.

This entry was posted in Celebrations, Faith. Bookmark the permalink.
  • Tara Meghan

    Bless your heart; you’re wonderful! :-)

  • Barbara in NY

    Thank you for posting this, Elizabeth. I go to the Traditional Latin Mass on the East Coast, but attended it also in Southern California and could make some recommendations if you’re interested. Ave Maria!

  • http://deodate.wordpress.com/ Andie

    So beatiful Elizabeth. A wonderful hymn to meditate to, a great way to spend some Sabbath time.

  • TexasNellie

    I have spent many hours listening to Ave Verum Corpus over and over and over. I want to have the words tattooed on me somewhere, but I don’t want to freak my kids out with MORE tattoos.

    I do adore this song… and the True Body.