Ubi caritas

Biery, James (b. 1956)

Voicing:
Mixed Choir → SATB

Accompaniment:
Unaccompanied

Function/Language(s):
Propers → Offertory Antiphon
Latin

Occasion:

Proper of Time → The Sacred Paschal Triduum → Holy Thursday of the Lord’s Supper, at the Evening Mass
Proper of Time → The Weeks in Ordinary Time → Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time → Cycle A
Proper of Time → The Weeks in Ordinary Time → Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time → Cycle B
Proper of Time → The Weeks in Ordinary Time → Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time → Cycle C
Communion

Publication Information:
MorningStar Music — MSM-50-3055 (2005)

Text Information:
Reference: Proper Offertory, Holy Thursday Evening Mass
Source: Graduale Romanum

Lyrics:

Ubi caritas et amor [OR: est vera], Deus ibi est.

Congregavit nos in unum Christi amor.
Exsultemus et in ipso jucundemur.
Timeamus et amemus Deum vivum
Et ex corde diligamus nos sincero.

Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est. 

Simul ergo cum in unum congregamur:
Ne nos mente dividamur, caveamus.
Cessent jurgia maligna, cessent lites.
Et in medio nostri sit Christus Deus.

Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est. 

Simul quoque cum beatis videamus.
Glorianter vultum tuum, Christe Deus.
Gaudium quod est immensum, atque probum:
Saecula per infinita saeculorum.  Amen.

Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est. 

English translation:
Where there is charity and love, God is there.

The love of Christ has gathered us together.
Let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Let us revere and love the living God.
And from a sincere heart let us love one another.

Where there is charity and love, God is there.

Likewise, therefore, when we come together
let us be united as one: let us be careful,
lest we be divided in intention.
Let us cease all quarrels and strife.
And let Christ dwell in the midst of us.

Where there is charity and love, God is there.

May we also see, along with the blessed,
the glory of your face, O Christ.
And let there be immeasurable joy
both now and for evermore.  Amen.

Where there is charity and love, God is there.

Notes: Composer indicates that “est vera” (1974 Graduale Romanum) or “et amor” (traditional) may be used.
Submitted by: Brian Luckner Added: Nov 11, 2021 Last updated: Mar 11, 2023