Arrivederci, Francis!

Good-bye, farewell to Dick!

We’re so sad that you are leaving.

You’re in our hearts and we’ll be grieving.

But we’re so grateful for receiving,

All your gifts!

 

Arrivederci Francis!

Good-bye, farewell to Dick!

Our liturgies were so inspired,

By these Redemptorists we hired.

One Pentecost was truly “fired”

With the Spirit!

 

Arrivederci, Francis!

Good-bye, farewell to Dick!

At our retreat at St. Birgittas,

With Dick to lead us and invite us,

Exploring Christ within the Cosmos,

What a trip!

 

Arrivederci, Francis!

Good-bye, farewell to Dick!

Francis stirred us with his fervor.

And Dick’s reflections led us further,

So guided in our walk together,

Such a grace!

 

Arrivederci Francis!

Good-bye, farewell to Dick!

We’re all so sad that you are leaving.

You’re in our hearts and we’ll be grieving,

But we’re so grateful for receiving

All your gifts!

Words by Peg Mooney