Ego sum panis vivus, Op. 2, No. 14

Michael Haller's Ego sum panis vivus is a sacred motet for SATB choir, written in Latin. The text is drawn from the Gospel of John and forms a central part of Eucharistic theology, with Christ declaring himself the living bread from heaven. The composer's setting reflects the solemnity and profound meaning of these words. The motet begins with the affirmation 'I am the living bread' and proceeds to contrast this with the manna eaten by the Israelites in the desert, emphasizing the eternal life offered through faith in Christ. The text culminates in the profound statement that his flesh is given for the life of the world, concluding with a jubilant Alleluia.