SAINT ANTHONY MARY CLARET MEMORIAL SONG | 24TH OCTOBER

This track was produced with the help of SUNO AI MUSIC software. If you enjoy it, feel free to like, comment, and subscribe for more music. Thanks for listening and supporting the channel. SONG LYRICS [Instrumental Introduction] VERSE 1 We celebrate the founder of the Claretian Missionaries, Saint Anthony Mary Claret, Son of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Apostle of the Word, and Missionary of the Gospel! [Instrumental Break] In Eighteen Zero Seven in Spain, a child was born, Anthony Claret was his name. He worked with the looms, but God called his heart, To leave worldly dreams and follow Christ. He was Ordained a priest in eighteen thirty five, Calling God's people to faith and conversion. CHORUS Saint Anthony Mary Claret, pray for us, Founder of the Claretians, pray for us, Apostle of the word, pray for us, Missionary of Christ, pray for us, Help us proclaim the Gospel, Oh Saint of God, pray for us. [Instrumental Break] VERSE 2 He walked from village to village preaching, Carrying God's Word and teaching the people. With love for the Eucharist and Mary his Mother, He called every heart to return to the Lord. In eighteen forty-nine, on the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, He established a Congregation of Missionaries, The Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, The Claretian Missionaries! CHORUS Saint Anthony Mary Claret, pray for us, Founder of the Claretians, pray for us, Apostle of the word, pray for us, Missionary of Christ, pray for us, Help us proclaim the Gospel, Oh Saint of God, pray for us. VERSE 3 As Archbishop of Santiago de Cuba from Eighteen forty nine, He travelled his diocese, serving God's people. He defended the poor and spoke against slavery, Built schools and promoted human dignity. Though persecuted, he remained faithful, His missionary fire could never be silenced. CHORUS Saint Anthony Mary Claret, pray for us, Founder of the Claretians, pray for us, Apostle of the word, pray for us, Missionary of Christ, pray for us, Help us proclaim the Gospel, Oh Saint of God, pray for us. VERSE 4 Teach us, Lord Jesus, to love as Claret, To preach Your Gospel by word and our lives. Give us courage to stand for justice, And generous hearts to care for the poor. From eighteen-zero-seven to eighteen-seventy, Saint Claret, lead us to Christ, our true treasure. CHORUS Saint Anthony Mary Claret, pray for us, Founder of the Claretians, pray for us, Apostle of the word, pray for us, Missionary of Christ, pray for us, Help us proclaim the Gospel, Oh Saint of God, pray for us. [Instrumental Break] CHORUS Saint Anthony Mary Claret, pray for us, Founder of the Claretians, pray for us, Apostle of the word, pray for us, Missionary of Christ, pray for us, Help us proclaim the Gospel, Oh Saint of God, pray for us. [Instrumental Outro]