Beyond the Days
by Ricky Manalo CSP
Beyond the days of hope and myst'ry
we see a light of faith renewed,
and in our longing we thirst for guidance
to walk with you day by day.
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1. Forty days and nights,
you guide the steps of our journey.
May your presence be felt
in the whisper of your voice.
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2. Not on bread alone
are we to walk on this journey.
Speak the words that give life
to the yearnings of our hearts.
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3. In your hands, O God,
we feel the touch of your guidance.
Keep us safe in your care:
may your gentleness be there.
"Beyond the Days"
Song Reflection
Fall Silent
"The season of Lent is a time of hope. 'Beyond the Days' is a gentle reminder of God's continual guidance throughout these forty days," writes composer Fr. Ricky Manalo about his song, "Beyond the Days."
The music and lyrics also call us to "fall silent."
Each week, some part of the lyrics fit the message of the Sunday Scriptures:
"May your presence be felt in the whisper of your voice."
"Speak the words that give life to the yearnings of our hearts."
We Fall Silent and reflect with this song at various points of our Lenten journey to consider how its message speaks to us.
4. On our Lenten path
we see the dawn of a new day.
Be our vision of hope;
be the promise of our lives.
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© 1997, Ricky Manalo, CSP. Published by OCP. All rights reserved.