Oh Jesus, you who
experienced and shared this devastated world with us, we trust you to be
with us in the dark times. At moments, life can be beautiful and
fulfilling; at others, it can be like hell. Often, its dullness only
leaves us weary. But your Holy Spirit whispers in our hearts that your
are here with us. You are not put off by our faults, our ingratitude,
our weakness, even our sinfulness. You look upon us like lost sheep,
like the prodigal son. You look upon us with pity and not with blame.
You do not cause us to be lost, but rather to be saved. We cause our own
loss if we refuse to turn to you. Hold onto my hand in the darkness.
Come to me in the lonely night. Guide me through the rough places. Help
others who come to me to find your loving presence. Assure us all by
your Holy Spirit that you are always there for us, O merciful Savior.
Amen.
From Benedict J. Groeschel, C.F.R., Healing The Original Wound,
Ann Arbor, Michigan, Servant Publications, p. 42.