Feast of Saint Therese
God’s Little Flower, Our Great Saint
Celtic Alleluia for the Feast of Saint Therese of the Child Jesus
Christopher Walker - Fintan O’ Caroll
Verses: Leo R. Ocampo
The Lord is good and steadfast in love! Alleluia! (R. Alleluia!)
Stooping to raise his little ones! Alleluia! (R. Alleluia!)
People of God, rejoice and sing!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
All hail Therese, beloved by God! Alleluia! (R. Alleluia!)
Planted with care on Carmel’s mount! Alleluia! (R. Alleluia!)
People of God, rejoice and sing! (Chorus)
All hail Therese, Christ’s radiant bride! Alleluia! (R. Alleluia!)
Shedding her scent beneath the Cross! Alleluia! (R. Alleluia!)
People of God, rejoice and sing! (Chorus)
All hail Therese, the Virgin’s babe! Alleluia! (R. Alleluia!)
Favored to glimpse her radiant smile! Alleluia! (R. Alleluia!)
People of God, rejoice and sing! (Chorus)
All hail Therese, dear child of the Church! Alleluia! (R. Alleluia!)
Nesting with joy in her bosom of love! Alleluia! (R. Alleluia!)
People of God, rejoice and sing! (Chorus)
All hail Therese, zealous preacher of faith! Alleluia! (R. Alleluia!)
Sustaining the missions with fervent prayer! Alleluia! (R. Alleluia!)
People of God, rejoice and sing! (Chorus)
All hail Therese, great teacher of souls! Alleluia! (R. Alleluia!)
Showing her way of love and trust! Alleluia! (R. Alleluia!)
People of God, rejoice and sing! (Chorus)
As the Presider ascends the sanctuary
Your mercies, O Lord, forever I’ll sing! Alleluia! (R. Alleluia!)
Your petals of love I’m scattering! Alleluia! (R. Alleluia!)
People of God, rejoice and sing!
The Lord has placed my name with the stars! Alleluia! (R. Alleluia!)
A shower of roses from heaven will fall! (R. Alleluia!)
People of God, rejoice and sing! (Chorus)
It seems to me that if a little flower could speak, it would tell simply what God has done for it without trying to hide its blessings. -Saint Therese
posted by Leo Martin Angelo R. Ocampo @ 7:42 AM
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