August 29, 2014

My Journey to God

Saint John the Baptist, Pray for Us!*

Saint John the Baptist, Patron dear,
Who for our Lord prepared the way,
Pray that we welcome Jesus when
He offers us new life today.

Saint John the Baptist, Pray for Us!
That we receive our Risen Lord.

You bid the people to repent,
Turning away from dark and sin,
Seeking the Lord at our hearts’ door.
Pray when He knocks, we’ll let Him in.

Saint John the Baptist, Pray for Us!
That we receive our Risen Lord.

Your cousin Jesus is the Lamb,
Showing His mercy, granting us peace.
May His peace in our hearts still grow,
And in our life His love increase.

Saint John the Baptist, Pray for Us!
That we receive our Risen Lord.

By Ken Ogorek
 

*A hymn that can be sung to the tune used for Faith of Our Fathers
 

(Ken Ogorek is a member of St. Pius X Parish in Indianapolis and the director of catechesis for the archdiocese. On Aug. 29, the Church remembers the Passion of Saint John the Baptist.) †

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