The song that moved Pope Francis: "Let There Be Peace on Earth" at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum

Listen to the song that moved Pope Francis during the interreligious encounter at the ‪@911Memorial‬ in New York City on Sept. 25, 2015.
Performed by ‪@YPCofNYC‬, the song says: "Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me".
"Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me. Let there be peace on earth, the peace that was meant to be. With God our Creator, family all are we; Let us walk with each other, in perfect harmony. Let peace begin with me, let this be the moment now. With every step I take, let this be my solemn vow: To take each moment and live each moment in peace eternally, Let there be peace on earth, and let it begin with me".
Written by Jill Jackson & Sy Miller
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[@markfloding9971]

because of this and the visit by Pope Francis I am going back to church... that choir absolutely moved me... mark...

[@victoriagarcia5533]

Wow, that's wonderful.

[@edmondpeters2360]

Amen, Come who are wearing and I will give you Rest.

[@peanuts244]

+Mark Floding God bless you!

[@EvansL.]

Amen

[@Donna-cc1kt]

Mark Floding ahhh Mark. Welcome home. Come home to our Father. We are brother and sister and I wish you many graces.

[@randidaeger157]

I remember the first time this song was sung at Mass. I cried the entire time. It spoke to me in a profound way. Peace begins in our own heart.

[@bethbrittenbach3301]

Put your cynicism and bigotry aside. Listen to those with whom you do not agree. You may find common ground. As a world, we must do this. Open your mind and your heart. Learn about those who are different from you. You don't have to agree with them but you must learn to at least listen to different points of view and try to see the world through other eyes.. we MUST start working together to save our children..our planet..human life. Love to all.

[@katies.8555]

Beautifully said! Regardless of religious or political affiliation, we must all work together to achieve peace. Let us put our differences aside and heed your advice to learn from each other for the sake of our planet.

[@hilaryapril7043]

Four years ago you made this comment...intolerance has gotten much worse..

[@nancythayer364]

Thank you Beth.

[@anthonythomas1504]

The common ground is Jesus and repentance. Period.

[@anthonythomas1504]

@@katies.8555 No not regardless. Jesus. Thou shalt we worship NO GOD but me! Not Buddha. Not Mohammed. Not a cow.

[@Berber141]

I am algerian non-believer,,, and I always loved christian song and jesus teaching

[@dgsm87]

as a Buddhist practitioner it was just beautiful to see all this different ppl coming together for the common good, peace, love and tolerance, this young ppl signing about peace while holding hands made it an uplifting experience.

[@anthonythomas1504]

So get with the program and acknowledge Christ.

[@shaunwalker6651]

I learn this song in elementary school. I love this song, I'm 69 years old and still hold a place in my heart 💜❤️

[@8585billyboy]

The World got a little better today!

[@bonifay245]

I think you are right Billy, I think you're right!!!!!!!!

[@rollercoasterfreak8349]

Billy Alba Your right

[@tomorrowagain]

Billy Alba Yes, it did🌻

[@barbreisinger2311]

This made Pope Francis' trip to Ground Zero the most perfect ending. The choir was spectacular.

[@carrieferraiolo1131]

Brought tears to my eyes watching it live on television today. If only ...

[@hfdmama49]

Tears from the beautiful voices. Tears from the very idea of peace of earth...in our children's lifetime? Grandchildren's?

[@steffiehines7233]

This is my favorite song from Catholic school this and the prayer of Saint Francis of Assi

[@brujeriadiosa]

mine too! Saint Anthony of Padua! peace be with you

[@mablestark6501]

beautiful song, brings tears to my eyes every time every time

[@littlesongbird925]

YPC is phenomenal. I've enjoyed singing with them at choral music experience at Ithaca College. They are so lucky to do so many cool things like this. Someday I really want to hear them perform live

[@papaalphamikewilliams9571]

Beautiful. My eyes are blurred, I can't see what I'm writing All different religions together. Covid 19 pray, each in their own way for all helping with this illness

[@bernie.fitzpatrick7948]

Here watching from New Zealand 24.12.20@9am in the morning 🇳🇿🙏👏💞 Peace and Merry Christmas to you all. God Bless🥰🤗

[@jaytraylor656]

This exquisite performance brought me to tears in a good way.

[@OkayWrx]

we are doing this song in chorus and it sounds so beautiful

[@chevychase]

Devastating. The most beautiful thing I have ever seen.

[@tomnguyen7079]

This is a very powerful moment. God Bless the world when all religions can work out their differences. GOD BLESS OUR BELOVED USA.

[@mt22201]

God helps those who help themselves. We won't have peace in America until we get serious about controlling access to guns.

[@mcbowl58]

+Moshe Rabbeinu I agree

[@tomnguyen7079]

+Fidel Urrutia You have the most beautiful language in this world. Your parents taught you well what they had learned from your grandparents.You're the most civilized person in this world next to animals.

[@pkeys1975]

In addition to the beauty of the song by the choir,it's amazing to see all of those religious leaders gathered from around the world for God.

[@NatureBoy12100]

This song is sung by many different denominations, and was a favorite at several churches and schools during my Childhood. This rendition is excellent.

[@Fishiebear]

I just cannot stop watching this!!

[@jacksgranny18]

Just beautiful!

[@scottkennedy5773]

Amazing choir - flawless performance!

[@aimeeolivier663]

We need a world of peace and jut listening to the voices of thee talented children. They are the example of peace. There's no black or white there is family of all different raes creeds religion I have autism and I'm also nonverbal I am a creator o peace

[@junebullert6151]

Aimee , I am a " Catholic " , you are one of " GOD'S " Chosen ! " GOD BLESS " and LOVES you Forever ! I love you too ! Jan 1 2023

[@Jan96106]

Beautifully done.

[@lourdesmanibusan]

I'll never forget the solemn vow The Promise,... To take each moment, and love each moment ,On PEACE. ETERNALLY, Let There Be PEACE and Let it Begin with WE .

[@ddylla85]

With God as our Father

[@earthlingforever1269]

Tears. Truth. Peace.

[@margietalk]

religion does not cause wars. powerful and selfish leaders cause wars. they use the fact that we call our God by different names to exploit and divide. so that they can keep their power over us all. i am amazed at the hatefullness i have read on this page. on a song that is sweet and loving and filled with only the very best of human aspirations.

[@terceldude]

+margietalk Then religious texts don't cause terrorist groups to rise. I agree with you though on this song. To achieve world peace will be hard with Republicans and more... :(

[@sammyjean5131]

terceldude that's why you don't bring politics in this. Blame a group and you will not have peace.

[@michaelp6420]

What a beautiful service all religions gathered in PEACE! God Bless America! God Bless Pope Francis!

[@johnbellanti4621]

This is something that everyone could benefit seeing and hearing and what Facebook can do.

[@sweetg12651]

I couldn't help but think while they were singing this beautiful hymn that they were also singing to all the souls who lost their lives right there 14 years ago - made me very emotional.

[@sweetg12651]

+sweetg12651 I also want to respond to those who felt the Pope appeared to be bored - - I got the impression that he was very moved. Don't forget, they were in the bowels of the twin towers. My guess is that he was very moved and didn't feel a smile was appropriate at the time. He most likely was in prayer.

[@hilaryapril7043]

The Creator has blessed us with the presence of Pope Francis...the day of the Trade Center horror i was living in Wheat Ridge Colorado...my friend Brenda called me and said turn on the TV..there something happening in NYC. I never worked in the twin towers but did work as a corporate travel agent nearby. I always remember that date and the courage and bravery of the first responders

[@angelakeen5330]

Beautiful voices and faces full of hope. God bless all.

[@MichaelClark-ub4wx]

If that didn't move you, nothing will.

[@terceldude]

This song is one of the most beautiful songs ever made!

[@cathy1775]

This was my 8th grade graduation song in 1971 at a catholic school. It was as moving then.

[@SisterMarilyn1]

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOUTH & THEIR TEACHERS!

[@jeannettestratton9802]

Wow!! beautiful voices I've ever heard #peace

[@billkozman9644]

Love to sing this song to my grandchildren.... and while I am doing the laundry!! C. Kozman

[@vilouthphommajack]

peace must start with our kids

[@fayequintal-discipulo5600]

A very moving rendition🙏

[@hilaryapril7043]

Proud to be born in BKLYN...i pray that the higher power will heal N YC again. Amen

[@joanl5086]

Beautiful song & lovely young voices. (Would like to know who the one "dislike" is, though . . )

[@brandonwongwc]

LOVE THIS SONG! GOD BLESS EVERYONE.

[@mcbowl58]

God bless you

[@pattysprofera8724]

Lovely.

[@TaDol]

This song must resonate all over!!

[@fransiska2928]

Wonderful.!

[@EdieCornelius]

Beautiful!

[@edwardherrera8224]

Wow what a beautiful song by these wonderful young people I was very moved by this Thank you to everyone involved Well Done 👏👏👏👏

[@kuyamelandres]

i love this version... the lyrics are inclusive.

[@brandonwongwc]

How moving!

[@cocoaorange1]

I wish people would stop changing the lyrics. I gave loved this song since I was a pre teen in the late 70's.

[@sumanamjs]

Angelic.

[@tomasthegreen]

nice. they did edit the original text, but I love this song.

[@CarlBirdNJ]

Anyone know where we can buy the sheet music of this arrangement to get these beautiful harmonies?

[@Tootsie-yj1rz]

That was beautiful

[@fellyolmoguez177]

Let there be peace on Earth Ohhh Lord Jesus Christ Amen Lord Amen 🙏🙏🙏

[@michd5471]

Goosebumps. Just beautiful.

[@dorightrightnow9511]

WOW, I'm in awe!

[@marycathrinelynch]

this I the song we need now

[@mollamisubito23]

Eccezionale ❗👍👍💌✨💕

[@MartinAlabart]

where can i find the music sheet? who arrenged it?

[@whothefuckisthises]

LISTEN AND REMEMBER WHO IS MISSING THIS YEAR AMEN

[@shannonsherwood6453]

Brendan,Brian,Marisol,kieran,john,paddy,diamian,in gods arms,gone too early,I love you forevet

[@ymorahblakeney7920]

I am in young people's chorus

[@NancyPizzotti]

Beautiful, and perfectly done. Should be blasted in our Government's ears for all those special safety and public employees that are still dying from 911.

[@imagepeace]

YES!

[@PJPJPJ1215]

Not even religious but...chills.

[@4goscott]

ALL, HONOR, PRAISE, PEACE, POWER, HOLY MIGHT, LOVE, BLESSING, GRACE AND GLORY TO OUR MOST PERFECT HOLY HIGH GOD JEHOVAH AND HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON YESHUA HA- MASHIACH, JN3:16-19 AMEN!

[@junebullert6151]

Thanks for posting . Beautiful " CATHOLIC Song !

[@dekapwt5618]

❤❤❤😔😔😔

[@ed2see]

God our Father - !!!

[@junebullert6151]

" GOD BLESS " The CATHOLIC Pope , volunteers and all Forever ! Beautiful , Jan 1 2023

[@marthamccabe1477]

##AworldThatWorksForEveryone

[@carmelavulcano3640]

BELLA !!!!!!!!

[@paullapke4354]

his favorites song for pope Francis and 9 11 memorial

[@jameshale1017]

Can anyone tell me which arrangement this is/who arranged this please?

[@elliewalters8513]

+James Hale It's as if it is a secret. I cant find the arranger as well.

[@jameshale1017]

+Sam Chachkes You're a superstar! Thanks.

[@Pearlglade]

I want to learn to sing this so badly.. But dont have the lyrics.. Wish there was a tutorial 🥺🥺

[@marlinaolivera8794]

This is the song we have to sing for a Christmas program

[@ThePedowitz]

Prophetic.. as of nov.13.2015

[@RandyR]

Something that we badly need now! Another bloody war has just broke out.😫

[@manwalk32]

I hate that the first few bars of this are cut off...Wish there were a full recording...Nice job otherwise!

[@tonessmeric5250]

When and why did they change the words to the song?

[@g-maof8491]

+Tones Smeric - I looked that up. I read that Microsoft omitted the reference to God in one of its downloadable version, but also offers the original version. Another article explained that the lyrics were edited for a non-genderized version, but didn't specify who did that, or when. Predictably, the comments section of these articles were rife with less than harmonious opinions about the changes. So, apparently peace doesn't begin there. lol

[@tonessmeric5250]

+G-Ma Of8 -- Thanks.... It feels like it was done to de-masculinize the song....but this hymn is beautiful in it's original form imo.

[@uniteinlove2894]

🎆❤️🎆❤️🎆❤️🎆❤️

[@rutabrazis1826]

[@mcach9074]

I dislike the fact that they changed "God as our father" to "God as creator" like right in front of the pope. I get that you want to include other religions but that doesn't mean you have to change the meaning of the song.

[@joycorcoran8559]

MOVED CUZ THE WORDS WERE CHANGED ...

[@MadameKeba]

Moving.

[@annefrank9520]

Reading the Bible to a meeting at this date. By reading the Bible?

[@iliesko]

#Brussels2016

[@luckymunyoro2708]

so the christian God now accepts that there are other Gods?

[@joycorcoran8559]

So sad 2 be a TRADITIONAL CATHOLIC IN THIS MODERNIST MADNESS

[@brownrice8707]

If the Catholic Church would only believe in Jesus Christ alone, that He is the only way to the Father- they may be saved.

[@andrewjosephdotson87]

Lame that they had to be PC and alter the lyrics.

[@aleaepennette9557]

Sad that they politically corrected the words.

[@askjeevescosby2928]

I don't like that changed the lyrics from "with God as our father brothers all are we" to God our creator family all are we" I get the original wasn't "inclusive" but regardless still a beautiful song. I just don't like the social police butchering songs that have been arround for a century.

[@barbslife5460]

Agree.

[@Janadu]

Too bad the song wasn't from the very beginning

[@dickiegreenleaf750]

Moved him yes. To cover his ears!