Porta Aberta
Vicente Celestino
Open Door
I roamed this world without a roof
I slept nights on a rough garden bench
Without the protection of an affection
All doors were closed to me
But God, who sees everything and consoles us
In His sacred Temple welcomed me
And, besides offering me that alms
He transformed my destiny
My suffering ended
And my life was reborn
Open door!
Bearing the emblem of a cross
This door does not close
There is no complaint against it
They are the arms of Jesus
Open door!
By Jesus of Nazareth
He revealed to me the good path
Today is my sweet nest
He gave me faith again
Open door!
I no longer live adrift
Open door!
By crossing you, I entered heaven
Open door!
I will never forget
That you are my light on earth
You are the good that guides me
From cradle to grave!
