O sacrum convivium


"O sacrum convivium" is a Latin prose text honoring the Blessed Sacrament. It is included as an antiphon to the Magnificat in the vespers of the liturgical office on the feast of Corpus Christi. The text of the office has been attributed to Saint Thomas Aquinas.
Its sentiments express the profound affinity of the Eucharistic celebration, described as a banquet, to the Paschal mystery : "O sacred banquet at which Christ is consumed, the memory of his Passion is recalled, our souls are filled with grace, and the pledge of future glory is given to us."

Text

; Original Latin
; Translation of original Latin

Indulgence

The 2004 Enchiridion Indulgentiarum grants a partial indulgence for saying this prayer.

Various settings

O sacrum convivium exists in Gregorian and Ambrosian chant forms. Some of the many composers who have set the text are as follows: