Hymn for the Holy Year of Mercy

Misericordes sicut Pater! Misericordes sicut Pater!
Misericordes sicut Pater! Misericordes sicut Pater!
Give thanks to the Father, for he is good
in æternum misericordia eius.
He created the world with wisdom
in æternum misericordia eius.
He leads his people throughout history
in æternum misericordia eius.
He pardons and welcomes his children
in æternum misericordia eius.

Misericordes sicut Pater! Misericordes sicut Pater!
Misericordes sicut Pater! Misericordes sicut Pater!
Give thanks to the Son, Light of the Nations
in æternum misericordia eius.
He loved us with a heart of flesh
in æternum misericordia eius.
As we receive from him, let us also give to him
in æternum misericordia eius.
Hearts open to those who hunger and thirst
in æternum misericordia eius.

Misericordes sicut Pater! Misericordes sicut Pater!
Misericordes sicut Pater! Misericordes sicut Pater!
Let us ask the Spirit for the seven holy gifts
in æternum misericordia eius.
Fount of all goodness and the sweetest relief
in æternum misericordia eius.
Comforted by him, let us offer comfort
in æternum misericordia eius.
Love hopes and bears all things
in æternum misericordia eius.

Misericordes sicut Pater! Misericordes sicut Pater!
Misericordes sicut Pater! Misericordes sicut Pater!
Let us ask for peace from the God of all peace
in æternum misericordia eius.
The earth waits for the Good News of the Kingdom
in æternum misericordia eius.
Joy and pardon in the hearts of the little ones
in æternum misericordia eius.
The heavens and the earth will be renewed
in æternum misericordia eius.

Text: Eugenio Costa
Music: Paul Inwood

Blest are the Merciful

Theme song for World Youth Day 2016

I lift my eyes to the mountains; from where shall help come to me?
My help comes from the Lord my God, for he is merciful.
When we are lost he searches for us, to hold us in his arms.
His holy blood will heal our wounds to breathe new life into us.

Blest are the merciful, blest are the merciful,
for it is mercy that shall be shown to those who show mercy.
Blest are the merciful, blest are the merciful,
for it is mercy that shall be shown to those who show mercy.


Unless the Lord forgives when we fall we wouldn't be able to stand,
but he forgives, he pardons us. Let us do the same.
God paid our debts with the blood of his Son who rose alive from the tomb.
Our spirit within cries out to the world: Jesus is the Lord!

Blest are the merciful, blest are the merciful,
for it is mercy that shall be shown to those who show mercy.
Blest are the merciful, blest are the merciful,
for it is mercy that shall be shown to those who show mercy.


So cast aside your fear and have faith.
Give your cares to the Lord and trust in Him for He is risen.
The Lord your God is alive!
Blest are the merciful, blest are the merciful,
for it is mercy that shall be shown to those who show mercy.

Blest are the merciful, blest are the merciful,
for it is mercy that shall be shown to those who show mercy.
Blest are the merciful, blest are the merciful,
for it is mercy that shall be shown to those who show mercy.


Original music and lyrics by Jakub Blycharz
English translation by Henry Michael Kurylewski

Be Merciful

for the Jubilee Year of Mercy (December 8, 2015 - November 20, 2016) proclaimed by Pope Francis

Be merciful, be merciful, just as God is merciful to you.

Answer evil with good, answer hatred with love.

Be merciful as God is merciful.

As a tender father, God is merciful; 

as a loving mother, God is merciful, 

slow to anger, and full of compassion.

Be merciful, be merciful, just as God is merciful to you.

Answer evil with good, answer hatred with love.

Be merciful as God is merciful.

Show compassion to the lost and forgotten;

give comfort to the sick and the dying.

Do to others as you would have them do to you.

Be merciful, be merciful, just as God is merciful to you.

Answer evil with good, answer hatred with love.

Be merciful as God is merciful.

Share your riches with the hungry and homeless,

and advocate for those in prison.

Do to others as you would have them do to you.

Be merciful, be merciful, just as God is merciful to you.

Answer evil with good, answer hatred with love.

Be merciful as God is merciful.

And, as Jesus taught us, love your enemies,

do good to the ones who hate you.

Do to others as you would have them do to you.

Be merciful, be merciful, just as God is merciful to you.

Answer evil with good, answer hatred with love.

Be merciful as God is merciful.

Offer blessings to the ones who curse you,

and pray for the ones who abuse you.

Do to others as you would have them do to you.

Be merciful, be merciful, just as God is merciful to you.

Answer evil with good, answer hatred with love.

Be merciful as God is merciful.

Clothe yourselves in love and compassion;

be forgiving as God has forgiven you.

Do to others as you would have them do to you.

Be merciful, be merciful, just as God is merciful to you.

Answer evil with good, answer hatred with love.

Be merciful as God is merciful.

Luke 6:27-36; Psalm 103:8, 13; Colossians 3: 12-13

Marty Haugen