2. A Voice Cries Out Console my people, the ones dear to me; speak to the heart of Jerusalem: the time of your mourning is ended now, the Lord of life will come. Refrain: A voice cries out in the wilderness: “prepare a way for the Lord!” A voice cries out in the wilderness: “Make straight a highway for God!” Every valley is made a plain, every mountain is leveled; the glory of God shall then be revealed, and the nations will sing in praise. (Refrain) A voice shouts: “Cry!” O what shall I cry? All flesh is like grass and its flowers: the grass may wither, the flowers may fade, but the word of the Lord is forever. (Refrain) Zion, shout from the mountain top, lift up your voice, O Jerusalem, and say to people of God’s own land, “Behold, behold your God!” (Refrain) The Lord will appear as a shepherd, holding his lambs in his arms, keeping his flock so close to his heart, leading them all, old and young. (Refrain)

3. Hail, Mary, Gentle Woman All Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blest is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of death. Amen Gentle woman, quiet light, morning star, so strong and bright. Gentle Mother, peaceful dove, teach us wisdom, teach us love. 5A You were chosen by the Father; you were chosen for the son. You were chosen from all women, and for woman, shining one. All Gentle woman, quiet light, morning star, so strong and bright. Gentle Mother, peaceful dove, teach us wisdom, teach us love. 5B Blessed are you among women, blest in turn all women, too. Blessed they with peaceful spirits, blessed they with gentle hearts. All Gentle woman, quiet light, morning star, so strong and bright. Gentle Mother, peaceful dove, teach us wisdom, teach us love.