BEHOLD THE CROSS

2 months from now, there will be a big gathering and celebration of young Catholics from all over the world in Sydney, Australia - World Youth Day 2008. I recently saw a promotional video of the upcoming event at EWTN and immediately fell in love with the song (and the video). How I wish I could go. =(

Here are the lyrics:

Behold the Cross
Gary Pinto and Phil Turcio

Child, behold the Cross
Let me take all your burden
You will discover
I will always be with you
Through the darkness of the night
I'll help you
Cross over Jordan
You need not fear
Let me lead you into the light of My power

Can you see through the Cross
To a love that is never ending
Reaching out to the lost
With open arms
You are My child

Oh, my loving God
You gave Your Son as our Savior
And Your Holy Spirit
To take us back into Your heart

We can see through Your Cross
To a love that is never ending
Reaching out to the lost
With open arms
We will receive Your Truth
With forgiveness that is all enduring
Open our heart to You
Our loving God

All glory and praise to our God
Whose love will never end
We will help carry His cross
For His mercy forgives all our sins
Let us proclaim His Word
To the ends of the Earth

Child, embrace the Cross
Let it be your compassion
Forgiveness and mercy
Tell all the world of my love
Tell them to come
I am their God

Can you see through the Cross
To a love that is never ending
Reaching out to the lost
With open arms
You will receive My Power
When the Holy Ghost comes to anoint you
Open your heart to Me
I am your God
You are My child
You are My child
Behold the Cross