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St. Peter Damian: Epigrammata I - X

I.

Concerning the annunciation of the Lord

Behold the prophet of the king prepares the closed  palace.

II.

Concerning the birth of the lord.

Son from the eternal one, he came forth from the womb of a virgin.


III.

Concerning the supper of the Lord

He who is the leader of the just, wipes clean the footsteps of the apostles.

And what Peter forbids to a part, he wants (later) to make available to all.

IV.

Concerning the baptism of the Lord

Behold the river washes the pure fountain,  the water having been washed.

River Jordan you yourself are are washed more by that washing.

V.

Concerning John the Baptist

The voice going before understood the word in the mother’s womb.

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VI.

Concerning the offering of the lord

He whom Simeon held in his arms, is not contained by heaven.

VII.

When the boys say ‘Hosanna” (praise)

The stars, the celestial pole, the earth fear (respect) him whom a small she ass carries.

The gathering with a loud voice proclaims Hosanna to God.

VIII.

Concerning the transfiguration of the Lord

God showed this, that he is enclosed by a cover of flesh.


IX.

The Lord said to his disciples:  keep awake

Those of watchfulness whom sleep presses down, the king commands to rise up.

X.

When Judas hands over the Lord

The ferocious false wolf imparts kisses to the gentle lamb.

St. Peter Damian: Hymni in Natali Pontificum (130,131)

St. Peter Damian: Epigrammata XI - XX