https://freerepublic.com/tag/tantumergo/ en-us Wed, 1 Jun 2016 14:13:18 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/3435768/posts Learn the Latin of “O Salutaris Hostia” and “Tantum Ergo Sacramentum” Msgr. Charles Pope • May 31, 2016 • As a further reflection in the wake of Corpus Christi Sunday, permit me to offer a reflection on the two great Eucharistic hymns of Benediction. I sometimes get requests for help in understanding the Latin texts of these very familiar hymns for Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction.“O Salutaris Hostia” and “Tantum Ergo Sacramentum,” though familiar to many Catholics, remain only vaguely understood in terms of a word-for-word translation. They are sometimes referred to as just “O Salutaris” and “Tantum Ergo.” Most... Archdiocese of Washington https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/3435768/posts#comment Wed, 1 Jun 2016 14:13:18 GMT