"...and protect us from all anxiety."
every priest prays this
during every Mass
an incredible thing to pray
just before this he prays,
"save us from sin"
seems impossible
at least to me it does
anxiety is always around
sin is always at the door
but..
a few moments after these prayers,
Jesus gives Himself again,
in the Eucharist
Real Food for the journey
after we have all prayed in unison,
"Lord, I am not worthy to receive you,
but only say the word,
and my soul shall be healed"
this is grace
this is peace
this is the fruit
of the cross
this endless love
this is where anxiety is pounced upon
this is why we keep hoping against hope!
even when we're angry
bitter
confused
lonely
whatever,,
Hound of Heaven
keep finding us!
wkm
