A lad from the Visayas region of the Philippines left his homeland to spread God's word alongside Padre Diego. Known as Saint Pedro Calungsod, he faithfully served as a guide for souls and inspired the young, even after choosing to die for his faith alongside Padre Diego. The poem asks Saint Pedro Calungsod to continue leading people to the light of Jesus Christ and watching over the young.
A lad from the Visayas region of the Philippines left his homeland to spread God's word alongside Padre Diego. Known as Saint Pedro Calungsod, he faithfully served as a guide for souls and inspired the young, even after choosing to die for his faith alongside Padre Diego. The poem asks Saint Pedro Calungsod to continue leading people to the light of Jesus Christ and watching over the young.
A lad from the Visayas region of the Philippines left his homeland to spread God's word alongside Padre Diego. Known as Saint Pedro Calungsod, he faithfully served as a guide for souls and inspired the young, even after choosing to die for his faith alongside Padre Diego. The poem asks Saint Pedro Calungsod to continue leading people to the light of Jesus Christ and watching over the young.
He spreads Gods word with lips untiring He is the servant of the Lord O Saint Pedro Calungsod Faithful child of God Be to us a guide Lead us to the light of Jesus Christ O Saint Pedro Calungsod Our young inspire in the darkest hour Look down on us from where you are Steadfastly You walk where Jesus trod Never mind for love whats left behind We entrust the young to your watchful care Walk with them and never leave their side You chose to die with Padre Diego But your faith in God remains undying Be to us a true companion When at the end death close in O Saint Pedro Calungsod Faithful child of God Be to us a guide Lead us to the light of Jesus Christ O Saint Pedro Calungsod Our young inspire in the darkest hour Look down on us from where you are O Saint Pedro Calungsod Our young inspire in the darkest hour Look down on us from where you are Look down on us from where you are