Jubilee of Mercy Hymn

 Misericordes sicut Pater!                                [cf. Lk 6,36] [motto of the Jubilee]

1. Give thanks to the Father, for He is good
in aeternum misericordia eius                                  [cf. Ps 135/6]
He created the world with wisdom
in aeternum misericordia eius
He leads His people throughout history
in aeternum misericordia eius
He pardons and welcomes His children                    [cf. Lk 15]
in aeternum misericordia eius

2. Give thanks to the Son, Light of the Nations
in aeternum misericordia eius
He loved us with a heart of flesh                               [cf. Jn 15,12]
in aeternum misericordia eius
As we receive from Him, let us also give to Him
in aeternum misericordia eius
Hearts open to those who hunger and thirst           [cf. Mt 25,31 ff.]
in aeternum misericordia eius

Misericordes sicut Pater!
Misericordes sicut Pater!

3. Let us ask the Spirit for the seven holy gifts
in aeternum misericordia eius
Fount of all goodness and the sweetest relief
in aeternum misericordia eius
Comforted by Him, let us offer comfort                    [cf. Jn 15,26-­27]
in aeternum misericordia eius
Love hopes and bears all things                                  [cf. 1Cor 13,7]
in aeternum misericordia eius
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4. Let us ask for peace from the God of all peace
in aeternum misericordia eius
The earth waits for the Good News of the Kingdom          [cf. Mt 24,14]
in aeternum misericordia eius
Joy and pardon in the hearts of the little ones
in aeternum misericordia eius
The heavens and the earth will be renewed                        [cf. Ap 21,1]
in aeternum misericordia eius

Misericordes sicut Pater!
Misericordes sicut Pater!

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