A hymn for the Feast of John Duns Scotus
The scenery devised for the Cantata ‘Scotus’ by the Art Dept of St Roch’s Secondary School, Glasgow
John Duns Scotus, son of Scotland, England, France and Germany
known and loved across the nations, this is how we all should be.
John Franciscan, theologian, teacher of philosophy:
‘Subtle Doctor’ using logic as he sought to help us see.
God’s will and our human freedom are keys to understand
it is love that is the essence, all creation shows God’s hand.
John saw clear the role of Mary, ‘Jesus’ Mother, without sin:
she was born so, out of God’s will, through the grace of Christ ,our King.
Europe of the Middle Ages may now seem a dusty page,
yet the quest for God and meaning is as fresh in our own age.
John Duns Scotus, monk and scholar, thought beyond old boundaries.
Faith and logic, love and wisdom: bless us with such gifts as these.
Hymn: John Duns Scotus: Words © Stephen E. Smyth and Gerry Fitzpatrick
