We are Pilgrims of Hope

This is a popular-style song about hope that is based in Jesus.

It was written by Canadian Roman Catholic Catholic secondary school teacher and singer-songwriter Nancy Bodsworth for Catholic Education Week 2025 in celebration of the Church's Jubilee Year. 

It is set to an unnamed tune, also by Bodsworth. This has a 4/4 time signature. It is originally in the key of C.  No published sheet music has been located, so far.



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Examples

Official lyric video - singer with band



Singer with band, professional recording


Lyrics

The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website. A rough outline is:
1. On this sacred journey.
We seek human dignity.
Each one of us is precious.
Show respect and empathy.
Keepers of the earth.
Care for all creation.
Conserve, care and cultivate
Every land and every nation.

Chorus:
We are pilgrims of hope, following the way,
Our eyes are fixed on you.
Keep the flame burning and our hearts yearning,
Our desire must be renewed.
Celebrate this jubilee, this symphony of prayer.
Raise your voices in harmony, together let us share.

2. Blaze a trail of love.
Help those in poverty.
Do not turn a blind eye,
Spread love and charity.
Serve one another
in solidarity.
Use the gifts you have
Create community.

3. Blessed are the peacemakers,
You children of God.
Building bridges of hope
At home and abroad.
With Jesus at the centre,
There is no need to fear.
Follow His example,
The truth that we hold dear.

Bridge:
Lift your hands in surrender,
Feel the power of God's grace.
With love and compassion
Make the world a better place.
Walk in faith,
Our hope is in the Lord, open our hearts,
Our hope is in the Lord, be a light in the world
Our hope is in the Lord
On earth as it is in heaven.

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KEEP IN CASE ORIGINAL IS REMOVED, BUT DO NOT DISPLAY 1. On this sacred journey.
We seek human dignity.
Each one of us is precious.
Show respect and empathy.
Keepers of the earth.
Care for all creation.
Conserve, care and cultivate
Every land and every nation.

Chorus:
We are pilgrims of hope, following the way,
Our eyes are fixed on you.
Keep the flame burning and our hearts yearning,
Our desire must be renewed.
Celebrate this jubilee, this symphony of prayer.
Raise your voices in harmony, together let us share.

2. Blaze a trail of love.
Help those in poverty.
Do not turn a blind eye,
Spread love and charity.
Serve one another
in solidarity.
Use the gifts you have
Create community.

3. Blessed are the peacemakers,
You children of God.
Building bridges of hope
At home and abroad.
With Jesus at the centre,
There is no need to fear.
Follow His example,
The truth that we hold dear.

Bridge:
Lift your hands in surrender,
Feel the power of God's grace.
With love and compassion
Make the world a better place.
Walk in faith,
Our hope is in the Lord, open our hearts,
Our hope is in the Lord, be a light in the world
Our hope is in the Lord
On earth as it is in heaven.

2 comments:

  1. The sheet music is available here:
    https://www.ocsta.on.ca/ocsta/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Pilgrims-of-Hope-Sheet-Music.pdf

    cheers
    Geoff

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