Panis Angelicus
Friar Alessandro Lyrics
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fit panis hominum
dat panis caelicus
figuris terminum
ores mirabilis
manducat Dominum
pauper pauper
servus et humilis
servus et humilis
panis angelicus
fit panis hominum
dat panis caelicus
figuris terminum
ores mirabilis
manducat Dominum
pauper pauper
servus et humilis
pauper pauper
servus servus et humilis
The lyrics of Friar Alessandro's song, "Panis Angelicus," are both beautiful and profound. The song is a hymn to the Holy Eucharist, which is the sacred bread and wine that Christians believe becomes the body and blood of Christ during the sacrament of the Mass.
The first verse of the song describes how the "bread of angels" becomes the "bread of mankind" and how the "heavenly bread" gives meaning to earthly things. The second verse speaks of the miraculous power of the Eucharist to nourish those who partake of it, regardless of their social status. The repetition of the phrase "pauper pauper, servus et humilis" emphasizes the humility and poverty required to fully receive the sacrament.
The music of "Panis Angelicus" is equally powerful, with its soaring melody and rich harmonies. The song has been performed by countless artists and choirs over the years, and has become a beloved part of the musical canon of the Catholic Church.
Line by Line Meaning
panis angelicus
Bread of angels
fit panis hominum
becomes the bread of mankind
dat panis caelicus
gives the heavenly bread
figuris terminum
ending all symbols
ores mirabilis
wondrous mouths
manducat Dominum
eateth the Lord
pauper pauper
the poor, the poor
servus et humilis
the servant and humble
pauper pauper
the poor, the poor
servus servus et humilis
the servant, the servant and humble
Contributed by Scarlett Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@marycrouch5998
We can sense his singing comes from his heart. His love for God makes him different from other opera singers. Thank you Lord!
@deetucker5748
Discovered this sensational voice of this 34-yr old tenor from Assisi, Italy. He is superb.
@deetucker5748
Thank you for sharing. I've heard this young tenor. He's wonderful.
@silvanagianelli7250
@@deetucker5748 è un baritono, non un tenore 😊
@edwardpaunetto3631
Had the pleasure of meeting him at a special church event and he sang afterwards with my daughter such a blessing !
@joecastillo8798
What a privilege!
@chrisred2
The love of God speaks for itself. Hearing your voice makes life worthwhile.
@kimfawcett1725
I've had lot's of dreams about white flowers and a church like this and a man smiling. Many other things have sealed my faith in the Catholic church this week which have built up the last two years and a half years, also since childhood but now I know that this is the best church and I have come home. His voice is spectacular and his sings with a great deal of humility, worthy to pay tribute to Christ. A million thank you's. I'm really looking forward to feeling inner peace again (the only church I have ever felt it at) I am actually Christian-ed C of E.
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Hi Kim, Have you gone through RCIA yet?
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