Monday, October 29, 2007

Who are calling Joan of Arc?


While you are sleeping, Your France is weeping
Wake from your dreams, Maid of France.
Her heart is bleeding; Are you unheeding?
Come with the flame in your glance;
Through the Gates of Heaven, with your sword in hand,
Come your legions to command.
Joan of Arc, Joan of Arc,
Do your eyes, from the skies, see the foe?
Don't you see the drooping Fleur-de-lis?
Can't you hear the tears of Normandy?
Joan of Arc, Joan of Arc,
Let your spirit guide us through;
Come lead your France to victory;
Joan of Arc, they are calling you.

Woman of Excellence - St Joan of Arc


Saint Joan was born on January 6, 1412, in the village of Domremy to Jacques and Isabelle d'Arc. Joan was the youngest of their five children. While growing up among the fields and pastures of her village, she was called Jeannette but when she entered into her mission, her name was changed to Jeanne, la Pucelle, or Joan, the Maid.


Joan fought for what she believed in, and in the end justice was served. She fought on the battlefield with all of her courage and might, and she died with her pride and honor for what she believed in. While Joan of arc was a very admirable woman, she was also born during a battle, was called upon by saints, fought to defend her country and people, and was punished and killed for her decisions.


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