The Cry Of The Poor

The Lord hears the cry of the poor.
Blessed be the Lord.

I will bless the Lord at all times, with praise ever in my mouth.
Let my soul glory in the Lord, who will hear the cry of the poor.

Let the lowly hear and be glad: the Lord listens to their pleas;
And to hearts broken God is near, who will hear the cry of the poor.

Ev'ry spirit crushed God will save; will be ransom for their lives;
Will be safe shelter for their fears, and will hear the cry of the poor.

We proclaim your greatness, O God, Your praise ever in our mouth;
Ev'ry face brightened in your light, for you hear the cry of the poor.

John Foley, SJ.

I Believe In Peace

I will make peace through dialogue.
I do not believe in peace without justice.
I will make peace through love.
I do not believe in peace without repentance.

Lord, I believe in peace because I believe in You.
Help me to make peace and ready to pay it's price.
Let my life be for peace when I die
May the world receive new peace in my sacrifice.

I will make peace through prayer
I do not believe in peace without You.

Bishop Socrates Villegas
Fr. Nilo Mangussad