Thursday, March 30 : Latin Liturgy

Celestial new Jerusalem
Blest sight! awakening joy and peace,
which soaring to the starry sky
from living stones find your increase –
a thousand angel hosts surround
their Master’s Spouse, with splendor crowned. O Bride of our immortal King,
the Father’s glory is your dower;
you are the rare and radiant Queen,
encircled by the Bridegroom’s power;
your perfect comeliness and grace
reflect the beauty of his face. With softly beaming pearls adorned
stands wide the ever-open gate;
for none who follow virtuous paths
will be repulsed or asked to wait,
if only they have sacrificed
their life on earth, for love of Christ. Engraved by many a silent stroke –
the Savior’s hard, yet skilful blows –
and chiselled by a master hand,
these stones together will compose
a mighty structure; every soul
finds its true place within the whole. (Biblical references: 1Pt 2,5; Rv 21,2.18; Col 3,16)

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