ALMA MATER SONG

Friend, Teacher and Brother
Words and Music by Bro. Davide del Barba, FSF

Refrain:

Friend, Teacher and Brother 
Gabriel be our guide 
You're the gift of God for our times 
In distress and in longing
In despair and in hope 
Help us all to build up 
A bright future of love

In a mountain village of Douce France,
Your long journey started after Him.
In the farthest parishes, in unknown schools,
Youth and children learned how to be good.
You have always walked the narrow path,
Overcoming straits and harsh restraints.
Looking up to heaven, rooted on this earth,
With God’s strength and light you crowned your dream

Jesus, Mary and Joseph were your guide,
You learned the lesson taught by Nazareth.
Through a constant prayer, work and mutual love
You showed how to build a world of peace.
Your work has reached new countries of today.
Your presence is a blessing for the youth,
Beyond seas and mountains, we still love to sing,
The song of our life as gift to God

Coda:

Help us all to build up a bright future of love..

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