A Real Christian - St Dominic

emulating the mendicant lifestyle of Jesus

Image: Saint Dominic painted by Titian circa 1565

Life story: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Dominic

Image: Soeur Sourire

Literal translation:

Dominique, nique, nique, Goes along very simply, Traveling in poverty and singing. On every road, in every place, He just talks about the Lord, He just talks about the Lord. In the age when John Lackland Was the king of England, Our father, Dominique, Fought the Albigensians. Dominique, nique, nique, Goes along very simply, Traveling in poverty and singing. On every road, in every place, He just talks about the Lord, He just talks about the Lord. One day a heretic Led him through the brambles, But our father, Dominique, Through his own joy, converted him. Dominique, nique, nique Goes along very simply, Traveling in poverty and singing. On every road, in every place, He just talks about the Lord, He just talks about the Lord. Without a camel or a coach, He travelled Europe barefoot, Scandinavia and Provence, In saintly poverty. Dominique, nique, nique, Goes along very simply, Traveling in poverty and singing. On every road, in every place, He just talks about the Lord, He just talks about the Lord. He enflamed with ardour, Boys and girls of every school, And by sowing the word He founded the Brother Preachers. Dominique, nique, nique, Goes along very simply, Traveling in poverty and singing. On every road, in every place, He just talks about the Lord, He just talks about the Lord. In the home of Dominique and his brothers, Bread started becoming scarce, And two angels presented themselves, Bearing two great golden loaves. Dominique, nique, nique, Goes along very simply, Traveling in poverty and singing. On every road, in every place, He just talks about the Lord, He just talks about the Lord. Dominique saw in a dream The preachers of the whole world Under the mantle of the Virgin In great number assembled. Dominique, nique, nique, Goes along very simply, Traveling in poverty and singing. On every road, in every place, He just talks about the Lord, He just talks about the Lord. Dominique, my good Father, Keep us simple and happy, By announcing to our brothers The Way and the Truth. Dominique, nique, nique, Goes along very simply, Traveling in poverty and singing. On every road, in every place, He just talks about the Lord, He just talks about the Lord.

Notes: John Lackland was King John of England who sealed the Magna Carta but disinherited himself from his lands in the process. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John,_King_of_England

The Albigensians were also known as the Cathars, a gnostic sect.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albigensian_Crusade

English version:

Dominique, nique, nique, over the land he plods along And sings a little song Never asking for reward He just talks about the Lord He just talks about the Lord.

At a time when Johnny Lackland over England was the king Dominique was in the backland fighting sin like anything!

Dominique, nique, nique, over the land he plods along And sings a little song Never asking for reward He just talks about the Lord He just talks about the Lord.

Now a heretic one day among the thorns forced him to crawl Dominique with just one prayer made him hear the good Lord's call!

Dominique, nique, nique, over the land he plods along And sings a little song Never asking for reward He just talks about the Lord He just talks about the Lord!

Without horse or fancy wagon he crossed Europe up and down Poverty was his companion as he walked from town to town.

Dominique, nique, nique, over the land he plods along And sings a little song Never asking for reward He just talks about the Lord He just talks about the Lord.

One day in the budding Order there was nothing left to eat Suddenly two angels walked in with a load of bread and meat!

Dominique, nique, nique, over the land he plods along And sings a little song Never asking for reward He just talks about the Lord He just talks about the Lord.

Grant us now oh Dominique the grace of love and simple mirth That we all may help to quicken godly life and truth on earth!

Dominique, nique, nique, over the land he plods along And sings a little song Never asking for reward He just talks about the Lord He just talks about the Lord!

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