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Jesus Freedom the Song of the Saints (Sung to the Tune of Philadelphia Freedom) and how it came about.

Posted: August 26, 2025 by datechguy in catholic, catholic devotions, culture
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This song has a weird origin.

As regular readers of this blog know I have a thing about parody songs, Over the years I’ve done Joe Biden (We don’t talk about Biden) on the attempts to kill Trump (You don’t kill Trump so easy) and his campaign (What has the Donald ever done for us? ) , on the election of 2020 (Joe Biden’s Magic Ballots) the MSM Trump song ( I’m the MSM I am ) and two original songs ( Suck it up ) and a replacement for Happy Birthday (Hooray you’re not dead!) and a few more that died in the great system crashes that I’m not inclined to spend a day on the wayback machine searching for or that I’ve forgotten.

As you might guess I think of all kinds of songs like that which never see past me singing them while I work.

What you might not guess, but should, is that like all Christians I have sins to deal with and try to get ahead of. When I accidently discovered the existence of St. Myron of Crete and read about him suddenly the words to a song based on the song Taken Care of Business, one of the catchiest tunes there is, popped into my head which became the post I put up on the feast of St. Myron of Crete. The refrain has been my goto move when I’m tempted to sin and so far has proved quite effective since it’s the type of song that tends to earwig you and a song that is a prayer that earwigs you keeps your mind on Christ.

As a rule that bad news to the enemy.

Well a few weeks ago I was at work and for the first time since I had thought of it (long before the post you saw) the St. Myron song refrain was not coming into my head at all. For some reason that was being replaced by the early Elton John Song Philadelphia Freedom which, while excellent, is not highly effective in combating sin. I perceived this as an attempt to distract me from what had been an effective prayer.

At that moment suddenly for no reason at all the thought of St. Augustine of Hippo instantly came to mind along and with Elton’s song in my head I quickly came up with the first verse to a song singing it on the fly as I worked. To my shock when I got to the refrain I found myself completely in tears (while still doing my work) as I said the words. It hits me, reflecting back on that day that the refrain is basically a declaration of faith and hope and love in Christ. As the day went on refrains for multiple saints came to my head. You will see them posted below in the song making it much longer than Elton’s actual song, but it hits me that you could literally had verse after verse of and saint after saint to this song without any loss of effectiveness. In fact anyone who has found Christ while in the darkness or has been led to Christ by Mary could likely come up with their own verse to describe their own life. You’ll note I altered the refrain for a pair of saints due to their particular situation and there is no reason why you couldn’t do the same

So I post the song as is today, I reserve the right to add verses over the years as they come to me. Feel free to grab and and make a verse about yourself if Christ or his mother or a particular saint who has aided you.

[Verse 1] St. Augustine
Augustine was a rollin’ stone, ya know
He’d go out all night
Be drinkin, and find a lady to squeeze him tight


His mother Monica used to pray to the Lord
For his bad ways to change
Augustine answered saying: ‘Make me chaste, but not today’

[Chorus]
He lived that scene till, Jesus offered him freedom
From before he was born, He loved him all that time
Jesus offed freedom from all the sins before him
Gave him peace of mind his life never had

[Post-Chorus]
Jesus offered him freedom, shined on him, he loved him
Shined his light and his sins were soon left behind
Shined his light, He shined his light
He saw the light and he joined the fight!
Jesus he gave him freedom, He loved him
And you too

[Turnaround]

[Verse 2] St Dismas
Dismas was a man who choose to thieve (lived a life of crime)
Operated there within city lines (he choose the city)
He robbed people right in their home
(in the family home)
Broke in late at night (real easy)
‘Til Romans caught him, passed sentence
Sent to be crucified

[Chorus]
But on the cross there he encountered sweet Jesus
He confessed his sins and for his mercy cried
Jesus gave him freedom from all his earthly worries
Said “Today you will be with me in paradise”

[Post-Chorus]
Jesus he gave him freedom, shined on him, He loved him
Shined his light, even as there as he suffered beside
Shined his light, he shined his light
He saw the light, and he joined the fight!
Jesus he gave him freedom, He loved him
And you too

[Turnaround]

[Verse 3] St. Mary Magdalene
Mary Magdalene was in a bad place.
She had been possessed
Abandoned, shunned by all the rest


Seven demons came made her their host
They dwelt inside, proclaiming:
“You’re ours until you die”

[Chorus]
She had no hope, then Jesus gave her her freedom
He called her name and declared “you are mine”
Jesus gave her freedom and the demons fled before him
Gave her peace of mind the darkness never had

[Post-Chorus]
Jesus gave to her freedom, shined on her, she loved him
Saw his light and she stayed by his cross as he died
Shined his light, He shined his light
So she was first of all to see him rise
Jesus gave to her freedom, He loved her
And you too

[Turnaround]

[Verse 4] St. Andrew Worthers
Andrew Worthers was a worthless priest
He abused his vows
Drank heavy and he slept around (had many kids out of wedlock)


He was suspended then the Sea Beggers came
They captured his town
Their leader sized all the priests around.

[Chorus]
He was to die but then they offered him freedom.
“We’ll spare your life, just deny St. Peter’s crown.”
Jesus gave him strength to remember his true vocation.
With the rope around his neck he turned them down.

[Post-Chorus]
Jesus gave him his freedom, shined on him, he loved him
Shined his light, even though his sins were so bright
Shined his light, He shined his light
He saw the light and choose eternal life!
Jesus he gave him freedom, He loved him
And you too

[Turnaround]

[Post-Chorus]
Jesus offers you freedom, shine on thee, He loves ya
Shines his light, and his mother will help in your plight (the demons fear her ooh)
Shine his light, he’ll shine the light
Shine his light, won’t you see the light?
Jesus will give you freedom, He loves you
Don’t you know his love, yeah?
Don’t you know he loves you?

[Outro]
Yes, he do! (Jesus grant me your freedom) I love you
(Yes, I do! Jesus grant me your freedom) You know that I love you
(Yes, I do! Jesus grant me your freedom) Don’t you know that I love you?
(Yes, I do! Jesus grant me your freedom) Don’t you know that I love you?
(Yes, I do! Jesus grant me your freedom) Don’t you know that I love you?
(Yes, I do! Jesus grant me your freedom) Don’t you know that I love you?
(Yes, I do…)

Song: The Immaculate Conception: Joy to the World (Sung to the Three Dog Night Tune)

Posted: August 15, 2025 by datechguy in catholic, catholic devotions
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You can’t go wrong with our lady
🎵 Joachim and Anne were good folks
They loved the Lord just fine
They never imagined that the Grandson they'd be having
Would be their God divine
And would appear both as bread and fine wine 🎵

🎵 Singin'...
Joy to the world
All the boys and girls now
Joy to the sinners who will be redeemed
Joy to you and me 🎵

🎵 That day the prince of the world
Did not know what to do
There was no sin of Adam to let him get at her
So her love of God shined through 🎵

🎵 Pray it now
Joy to the world
All the boys and girls
Joy to the sinners her son will redeem
Joy to you and me 🎵

🎵 You know I love Our lady
She leads me to her son
My sins are forgiven inside me he is living
That most straight shootin' son-of-a-gun
With Mary keeping the devil on the run 🎵

🎵 Joy to the world
All the boys and girls
Joy to the sinners who will be redeemed
Joy to you and me 🎵

🎵 Joy to the world
All the boys and girls
Joy to the sinners Jesus will redeem 
Joy to you and me 🎵

🎵 Joy to the world
Sinners will be free
Joy to the world
Today Mary is conceived 🎵

🎵 Joy to the world
All the boys and girls now
Joy to us sinners that will be redeemed 
Joy to you and me (Amen) 🎵

🎵 Joy to the world (Hail Mary!)
All the boys and girls
Joy to those sinners her son will redeem
Joy to you and me
You know I mean 🎵

🎵 Joy to the world (Amen!)
All the boys and girls
Joy to the sinners she will help set free
Joy to you and me
You know I mean 🎵

🎵 Joy to the world
All the boys and girls (Hail Mary!)
Joy to the sinners Christ will soon redeem
Joy to you and me 🎵

If you don’t know the tune here is a link to the three dog night karaokie version

Invoking St. Myron of Crete on his Feastday with Song (to the Tune of Taking Care of Business)

Posted: August 8, 2025 by datechguy in catholic, catholic devotions
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Today is the feast day of St. Myron of Crete known for his hard work which brought him prosperity in youth, generous nature to the poor and after the death of his wife priest at 30 then Bishop of Crete for many decades till his death.

In honor of the feast, let me present to you the St. Myron Bishop of Crete song, sung to the tune of: Taking Care of Business by Backman-Turner Overdrive

He got up every morning from the day's first dawning
Said his prayers and then began his day.
He'd be planting and then seeding and he'd do the weeding, 
And then tend the grapes along the way
And as things were fine, he would give the poor his time
And and make sure every thing was OK
If he ever got annoyed, he'd offer it to The Lord
And continue all his work for the day

[Chorus]
And I've been Invoking St. Myron, let us pray
Invoking St. Myron, that's the way
Invoking St. Myron, join the fight
Invoking St. Myron, he will lead you straight to Christ, look out

[Guitar Solo]

St. Myron was a worker he never was shirkin' 
So prosperity, it came his way.
There was a band of thieves, who were jealous indeed
that he was so blessed instead of they
So they all resolved, they'd catch his on his threshing floor
And take everything they wanted the next day
But when they all came a'thieving instead of shouting or screaming
He helped them load all they could take


[Chorus]
And we've been invoking St. Myron, every day
Invoking St. Myron, let us pray
Invoking St. Myron, teach me right
Invoking St. Myron keep me on the path to Christ
Amen

[Guitar Solo]

[Bridge]
Whoo
They converted
I love it!
Found the Lord, he kept working
Wonders came, though his faith
Whoo!

[Guitar Solo]
(Ha ha, whoo hoo, oh yeah)

He was happy in his life and he took a wife
But she died at a very young age
So he took up ordination, served well the whole nation
So they elevated him to the Bishop rank
And for the next seventy years, he stayed in this the veil of tears
Keeping his flock from going astray
Till at the age of 100 years, The Lord said "c'mon up here
good and faithful servant of the way"

[Chorus]
So I'm Invoking St. Myron, Bishop of Crete
Invoking St Myron, Pray for me
Invoking St. Myron, steer me right
Invoking St. Myron come and lead me strait to Christ, yes, God bless

[Chorus]
Invokin' St. Myron, Bishop of Crete
Invokin' St. Myron
Invokin' St. Myron, yo
Invokin' St. Myron
Invokin' St. Myron, Wonder worker
Invokin' St. Myron, not a shirker
Invokin' St. Myron, lead me right
Invokin' St. Myron, keep me on the path to Christ!

[Outro]
Invokin' St. Myron
Invokin' St. Myron
Invokin' St. Myron watch over me
Invokin' St. Myron, help me see
Invokin' St. Myron
Invokin' St. Myron
Invokin' St. Myron

Hermit of Loreto 2 Planned Parenthood 0

Posted: July 4, 2025 by datechguy in Always look at the bright side of Trump, catholic, catholic devotions
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Ok let me start this post with the following declaration that I made on twitter yesterday:

I don’t regret my support for either @tedcruz in 2016 or @RonDeSantis in 2024 both of who would have been fine @POTUS But @realDonaldTrump has by any measure been the best president of my lifetime & one of the most successful presidents of all time. I think today he passed TR

Donald Trump by the passage of his “big beautiful bill” has defied all the odds and all the media predictions that it would fail, which in itself is a lot of fun but for me the big beautiful chocolate on top (I don’t like cherries) is the defunding of Planned Parenthood. Coupled with the repeal of Roe vs Wade with Dobbs vs Jackson during the Biden years by a count with three Trump appointees on it this is a stake through the heart for the Abortion industry in America, the single most evil practice that this country has ever embraced.

That being the case this is an excellent time to remind you of the prophecy of the Hermit of Loreto

The Hermit of Loreto was a man by the name of Tom Zimmer who lived a pious life of prayer in in Loreto. He was one of the co-authors of the famous Pieta Prayer Book one of the most popular collections of Catholic Prayers available out there. He was a person who went to multiple masses each day. I posted about this after Roe was overturned:

Capoverdi asked him in English if he was Thomas [Zimmer], and the two had a delightful conversation. When Trump was elected, Dr. Curran called and told him that, back in the 1980s, Tom Zimmer said he had received a “premonition” and that “a certain man would lead America back to God”—and that man would be none other than Donald J. Trump.

“The millionaire playboy from New York?” the incredulous doctor is said to have asked Zimmer.

“Yes,” the Hermit of Loreto responded, adding he was so sure Donald Trump would become a great spiritual leader of America that he wrote his name on a brick and had it placed in the reconstruction of St. Peter’s Holy Door after the Jubilee so Trump would receive blessings from the many Masses that would be said in the Vatican.

The Youtube video is here:

At the time this came out this was evaluated:

After investigating Zimmer, Thomas wrote, “I have no reason to doubt Capoverdi’s statements that Thomas Zimmer communicated to his friend that he received a ‘premonition’ that Donald Trump would ‘lead America back to God.’” He explained that discerning the validity of a prophecy involves evaluating three elements: the prophet’s character, the prophecy’s alignment with Scripture and church teachings, and its ultimate fulfillment.

To the first point, Thomas observed, “Was the prophet a good and virtuous person? Zimmer was.” For the second, he noted, “There is nothing scriptural or in church teachings that would suggest that a political leader cannot lead people to God; on the contrary, Scripture indicates it as a duty.”

Lastly, Thomas acknowledged the importance of whether a prophecy comes true. He added that evidence of Zimmer’s faith in his prophecy could lie in searching for the brick bearing Trump’s name at St. Peter’s door. Thomas concluded, “Here we must wait and see if that happens, but I’m sure whether or not Trump leads America back to God will be open to dispute and interpretation.”

Now I have met people of extraordinary faith and devotion and Mr. Zimmer certainly qualifies. If someone like HE had told me that twenty years ago I would have filed it away in my head and watched because if there is one thing that you can say about God is that he routinely uses that last person you would ever expect from David the young shepherd to Saul of Tarsus the proud Pharisee to bring about extraordinary things. (Trump of course would be more Saul – Paul then David.)

But let’s be blunt I’m VERY catholic so when a person of deep faith says something like this I take it seriously but for most people if someone told them twenty years ago that Donald Trump (whose wife IS a devout Catholic but he is NOT catholic at all) would be responsible for:

  1. The overturning of Roe vs Wade
  2. The Defunding of Planned Parenthood

They would have been thought of him as some kind of nut and if you were a leftist supporter of Planned Parenthood and was told this you would have taken one look at Trump’s history as fell down on the floor laughing

The “kill the babies” left isn’t laughing now, but I suspect Mr. Zimmer, the Hermit of Loreto is smiling and nodding.

I’ll give the last word to the Babylon Bee:

Wail Of Agony Heard From Satan’s Office As Planned Parenthood Defunded

Update: I know this has nothing to do with this post but this is now my favorite audio file: the Catholic version of the famous: “What is best in life?” clip:

With apologies to Arnold and Johnathan

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