CZARNA MADONNO

There is now a part of Bury that will be forever Jasna Góra.  On a regular basis we sing that lovely hymn in honour of Our Lady of Częestochowa.  Here is a little video of us singing it at the end of Mass this morning.  A full transcript of the English version appears below.

On this earth our souls are restless

'til they find that special place

Where there reigns the Queen of Poland

Bearing scars upon her face

Sad but gentle as she gazes

almost begging one and all

that they ask for her protection with this call.

Madonna, Black Madonna

Hear your children, Lady of Grace.

O hide us, Black Madonna

in your gentle loving embrace.

In her arms you'll find protection

and her peace does not depart

For her children will find love

in her Immaculate Heart.

She is always there to help you

when you give your heart to her

and invoke your Blessed Mother's name with love.

Madonna, Black Madonna

Hear your children, Lady of Grace.

O hide us, Black Madonna

in your gentle loving embrace.

When the cares of life oppress us

We can flee to her to hide

To our Blessed Mother Mary

for she calls us to her side

So we ask you Queen of Poland

turn your eyes of love to us

hear the prayers your children offer now with joy.

Madonna, Black Madonna

Hear your children, Lady of Grace.

O hide us, Black Madonna

in your gentle loving embrace.