Antes da Morte e Ressurreição

The song 'Antes da Morte e Ressurreição' is an expression of faith and devotion deeply rooted in the Catholic tradition, reflecting on the mystery of the Eucharist and the hope of resurrection. The lyrics refer to the Last Supper, where Jesus Christ, anticipating His death and resurrection, offers His body and blood in the form of bread and wine, thus instituting the Eucharist—one of the central sacraments of the Christian faith.

The repetition of Jesus' gesture during the Mass is an act of remembrance and proclamation of the Lord's death until He comes again, as mentioned in the First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians (1 Corinthians 11:26). The song highlights the belief in the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, referred to as 'life hidden in the bread', and the hope of eternal life. The 'full vision' mentioned in the lyrics alludes to the beatific vision—the moment when the faithful will see God face to face, as promised in the Scriptures.

Furthermore, the song emphasizes the communion of the faithful, both in the sharing of the Eucharistic banquet and in the spiritual union with Christ, which nurtures fraternal love and prepares believers for heavenly glory. Christ’s resurrection is presented as a truth to be proclaimed throughout the earth, reinforcing the Church’s missionary mandate and the joy that comes from faith in Christ’s victory over death.