Celtic reflections for Lent

Fourth Wednesday of Lent - Mar. 21st 2001

May you be blessed with the holy name of those
who carry your pain up the mountain of transfiguration.
May you know tender shelter and healing blessing when
You are called to stand in the place of pain.
May the places of darkness within you be surprised by light.
May you be granted the wisdom to avoid false resistance
And when suffering knocks on the door of your life,
May you be able to glimpse its hidden gift. May you see the fruits of suffering.
May memory bless and shelter you with the hard earned light of past travail,
May this give you confidence and trust.
May a window of light always surprise you.
May the grace of transfiguration heal your wounds.
May you know that even though the storm might rage
Not a hair of your head will be harmed.

"Anam Care - Spiritual Wisdom from the Celtic World" by John O'Donohue

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