And here I set my face towards home,
For all my pilgrimage is done,
Although, methinks, yon blood-red sun
Marshals the way to Holy Rome.
O Blessed Lady, who dost hold
Upon the seven hills thy reign!
O Mother without blot or stain,
Crowned with bright crowns of triple gold!
O Roma, Roma, at thy feet
I lay this barren gift of song!
For, ah! the way is steep and long
That leads unto thy sacred street.
A pilgrim from the northern seas–
What joy for me to seek alone
The wondrous
Temple, and the throne
Of Him who holds the awful keys!
When, bright with purple and with gold,
Come priest and holy Cardinal,
And borne above the heads of all
The gentle Shepherd of the Fold.
Awwww!
That’s not fair!
The photo of Pius X on the sedia is so beautiful! Can’t you link to a larger version of it, so one can see some details?
Thanks!
I wish I could Leo, but it’s the largest I have. Small pic.
WHOA! I just bought a copy the postcard with St. Peter’s in the background! 25 cents!
very nice picture of st Pius X; thank you very much !