the activities and thoughts of a pediatric surgeon

St. Peter Damian: Hymni Sancti Iohannis in Laudibus (76)

Hymn to St.John at Lauds

1.

Let the holy church express

The great merit of John,

How he eliminates shadows,

He lights with words of life.

2.

The Holy Spirit lifts the heart

Of this one on high,

So that he perceives the

Deeply hidden mystery.

3.

Behold the fortunate eagle

Hungry he flies to his prey,

Which was quickening the citizens of heaven

And is refreshing us in the way (journey).

4.

This man holds the first place

In the chorus of so many thousands of virgins,

He happens in this way following on foot 

So as not divisible from the mothers.

5.

Let there be praise to the unborn…

St. Peter Damian: Rhytmus contra Cadaloum (II.B.5)

St. Peter Damian: Hymnus ad Nocturnum (75)