Ubi Caritas

This is a lovely setting of the Ubi Caritas by Nicholas White. Appropriate for liturgical use, the Ubi Caritas is heard in the liturgy of Maundy Thursday in Holy Week. It is also used for weddings, and other occasions. In concert setting, it is a stunning piece and makes a nice contrast to the iconic setting by Maurice Duruflé.

TRANSLATION OF UBI CARITAS

Where charity and love are, God is there. Christ’s love has gathered us into one. Let us rejoice and be pleased in Him. Let us fear, and let us love the living God. And may we love each other with a sincere heart. Where charity and love are, God is there. As we are gathered into one body, Beware, lest we be divided in mind. Let evil impulses stop, let controversy cease, and may Christ our God be in our midst. Where charity and love are, God is there. And may we with the saints also, See Thy face in glory, O Christ our God: The joy that is immense and good, Unto the ages through infinite ages. Amen.