BEATA NOBIS GAUDIA. - Hymn of Lauds for the feast of Pentecost, commonly used in the liturgy since the 10th century. The descent of the Holy Spirit and the preaching of the Apostles as recounted in Acts 2 are here narrated in a nimble and light form. The tongues of fire, which transform the disciples and make them proclaimers of the Gospel with the power of the word and with the flame of charity, raised the poet to a grand vision. This rapid evocation closes with a humble prayer asking the Lord that the gifts of the Spirit may descend upon us too, that our sins may be forgiven, and that times of quiet and peace may come for all.

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Silverio Mattei

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