tantum ergo

Tantum ergo, WAB 42

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Gregorian chant is the central tradition of Western plainchant, a form of monophonic, unaccompanied sacred song in Latin (and occasionally Greek) of the Roman Catholic Church. Gregorian chant developed mainly in western and central Europe during the 9th and 10th centuries, with later additions and redactions.

The fifth item in the Mass, Agnus Dei comes from John 1:29 and is often used during communion. Along with the Kyrie, Credo, Gloria, and Sanctus, this chant remains an integral part of the church service.

theory, each of the seven sacraments (sacramentum ta:ntum) produces a reality which is distinct from grace (res tantum) and which is produced prior to this grace. Medieval theology. called this reality res et sacramentum.

Tantum Ergo / Down in Adoration Falling.

“If the sacrament of anointing of the sick is given to all who suffer from serious illness and infirmity, even more rightly is it given to those at the point of departing this life; so it is also called sacramentum exeuntium (the sacrament of those departing).

What is res et sacramentum? The Latin term res et sacramentum contains the whole of the sacrament. It is when the physical properties and the grace of God become one. The grace and the physical elements are united, and this is what makes the sacraments effective.

Latin Teaches Us About God Prayer in a sacred language manifests God's transcendence, His beauty, His power, His omniscience, and his His holiness. By praying in a distinct language directed only to God, it teaches us humility to learn that He is God, and we are not.

The Lord's Prayer: PATER NOSTER, qui es in caelis, sanctificetur nomen tuum. Adveniat regnum tuum. Fiat voluntas tua, sicut in caelo et in terra.

Liturgical music is well known as a part of Catholic Mass, the Anglican Holy Communion service (or Eucharist) and Evensong, the Lutheran Divine Service, the Orthodox liturgy, and other Christian services, including the Divine Office.

The Latin root of communion is communionem, meaning "fellowship, mutual participation, or sharing."