Eucharistic Transformation. Thomas Aquinas’ Adoro Te Devote
Henk Schoot
Abstract Originally the Adoro te devote was not a liturgical hymn but prayer, probably intended by Thomas Aquinas for personal use when attending mass. Quoting at present most reliable version of poem, author studies from angle transformation: poetic, Eucharistic and mystic or eschatological transformation. Structure form are analysed, number themes discussed: two alternative interpretations adoration, several concepts truth in good thief doubting as symbols moral spiritual imperfection, (present future) living connection, union with God.
Perichoresis: The Theological Journal of Emanuel University