WOMAN OF PRAYER, WOMAN OF COURAGE

Song for the feast of St. Philippine Duchesne (Based on Isaiah 41:18;52:7-12)
Composed for the canonization by Geraldine Villaluz, RSCJ, District of the Philippines, 1988

1. Happy on the mountains
are those who bring good news.
Who proclaim peace and love,
compassion with Yahweh.
Sing shouts of joy,
receive this day's salvation.
Face Yahweh here all nations,
ends of earth will see;
Woman of courage and love, believe.
Listen, listen carefully.

2. Sing of Yahweh,
sing songs of Jubilation.
Reach mind and heart on barren heights;
ends of earth will see.
Woman, this vessel of life you own.
Listen, listen carefully.

Coda:
Women of prayer, women of hope.
Women of compassion,
Listen, listen carefully.