Maria walks amid the thorn,Kyrie eleison,Maria walks amid the thorn,Which seven years no leaf has born.Jesus and Maria. What ‘neath her heart doth Mary bear?Kyrie eleison,The little Child doth Mary bear,Beneath her heart He nestles there.Jesus and Maria. And as the two are passing near,Kyrie eleison,And as the two are passing near,Lo! roses on theContinue reading “Maria Walks amid the Thorn”
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St. Romanos on the Annunciation
Joseph was amazed as he saw what was supernatural.He understood, O Virgin, the rain upon the fleeceIn thy conception without seed.And he understood the bush that burned without fire and was unconsumed,And Aaron’s rod, which blossomed.Indeed, thy betrothed and guardian cried out to the priests:“A virgin gives birth, and after the birth remains a virgin.Continue reading “St. Romanos on the Annunciation”
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