Stay with us, Lord… it’s getting dark

Quiet Storm by Fr. Nicanor F. Lalog II, 20 August 2026
How amazing,
O Lord Jesus
that when it is already
evening, when darkness is
all around us,
that is when you are
actually inside us,
if we could just open
our hearts and eyes of faith
then we shall see you
truly our Light
glowing within,
bringing warmth and
joy.
Many times in our darkness
we lose sight
not only of you,
Lord Jesus but also
of our self
that away from you
we lose our identity
and let our job
and tasks define us
or worst,
our possessions and achievements
as well as pains and hurts;
we cave into our darkness
within not seeing
your wounded handed
touching me
holding me
unmindful of your
holding me,
loving me.
When things get dark
and we can’t see anything
teach me Jesus
to listen to your
silence
to feel your presence
sense your movements
follow your steps
waiting
trusting
self-emptying.
Most of all,
Jesus,
help me emulate your Mother
our Mother too,
Mary most holy,
to remain focused on you
cusping you in my palms
when all is dark
holding on to your words
believing they shall be
fulfilled when I remain
and stay with you
there on the Cross.
Amen.

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