Special days

Holy Family District I

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They started nine days before Christmas. Each of the nine days began at seven o'clock in the evening and lasted for an hour, about eight o'clock. This was followed by singing and prayer. Fifteen to twenty believers, both men and women, who then gathered every evening.In the latte... Read More

Holy Family Walk II

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Nine days before Christmas we started visiting the Holy Family. We had a priest who blessed the Holy Family statues before we started. They built a little chapel for him and took him there. I know there were fifteen Holy Families that he blessed. Then they all went. Then we sang: Read More

Oh Mary, Mother of God, you are a good mother to me too.

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1. Oh, Mary, Mother of God, you are a good mother to me tooMy heart and soul, your zeal is a flame, praise you late and early,In my sorrow, in my joy, in my good, and in my misfortune I only sing,Hail Virgin Mary, hail Virgin Mary.We always sang this verse all the way home. We sa... Read More

The Holy Family is looking for accommodation

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1. The Holy Family is looking for accommodation,But there is no one to offer a place,No one to receive,He who is the Lord of earth and sky.2. The time is getting late,The bird also flies to its nest,Only the holy Virgin walks in vain,To the city of Bethlehem.3. At least you, good... Read More

We greet the Holy Family

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1. We greet the Holy Family,Because it blesses the world,Holy Family, be our joy,Be with us in good times and bad.2. Bless all our affairs,Protect our nation in peace,Holy Family, be our joy,Be with us in good times and bad. Read More

Joseph and Mary went to visit

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1. Joseph and Mary went, they went,One day late in the evening they arrived in Bethlehem,They were tired, dusty and hungry,No door opened anywhere, they knocked in vain. 2. They went into the city, they went from house to house,–, Would any poor lodging be given to the anointed?M... Read More

Oh, do not grieve, orphan child of the earth

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1. Oh, do not grieve, orphan child of the earth,When an army of troubles surrounds you.A rose blooms on the thorns of torment,Be calm in the heavenly fate.2. Bear it with peace, do not be disconsolate,Discouragement does not help, in vain,A blue rainbow shines on the tears,Be cal... Read More

God be with you, holy family, the clock has struck

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1. God be with you Holy Family, the hour has struckWhich sadly calls us to part,Holy Family God be with you, bless your faithful children,With aching hearts, with tearful eyes, we bid you farewell.2. Oh, how sweet it was for us, in this lodging,My departure is just as sad now,Hol... Read More

Hey, happy shepherds, flocks

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1. Hey, happy shepherds, flocks,As the springs are ringing,How beautiful this night is,If you only look around.2. Look over Bethlehem,I see a great light.A star also descended there,It stopped at a rag barn. 3. As I woke up from my dream,I saw a star, from Jacob,When I got up, I ... Read More

Stephen's Day greeting

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A drop of ink fell on the toe of my boot,I burned it on St. Stephen's Day.They are roasting the pig, I can smell it,Give me its hind leg.A kiss on my neck,A pat on my back,A pee in my hand.Praise be to the Lord Jesus Christ! Read More