Holy Saturday has graced us with a gentle calm that whispers of the hope to come. In the cozy embrace of the Inner Court, Sister Mary Claire and I, sisters by blood and by grace, are snuggled under a canopy of colorful patchwork, the fabric of our shared memories and sisterly love.
The storm that raged yesterday has passed, leaving behind a promise of fair weather and the sweet anticipation of Easter’s joy. This evening, under the warm glow of lantern light, we attended the solemn services at St. Ambrose Cathedral, our hearts united with the faithful in awaiting the Resurrection.
Now, back in our peaceful retreat, Sister Mary Claire's voice, ever so soft, breathes life into the Holy Saturday meditation from the Inner Court prayer book. The words resonate deeply, encouraging a renewal of spirit and a pledge to live in the closeness of Christ's love.
Prayer For Faith
We come to Thee, dear Lord, like the Apostles, saying: "Increase our Faith." Give us a strong and lively faith in the Real Presence. Give us the splendid faith of the centurion which drew from Thee such praise.
Give us the faith of the beloved disciple to recognise Thee, and say "It is the Lord." Give us the faith of Peter to confess "Thou art Christ the Son of the living God." Give us the faith of Magdalen to fall at Thy feet crying "Rabboni, Master"!
Give us the faith of all Thy Saints to whom the Blessed Sacrament was Heaven begun on earth. In every Communion, and at every visit, increase our faith and love, our humility and reverence, and all good things will come to us.
Dearest Lord, Increase Our Faith! Amen.
Together, in this quiet corner of the world, we find strength and solace in our prayers and in the bonds of sisterhood that tie us.
Tonight, we await the dawn with hopeful hearts, knowing that as we emerge from this cocoon of quilts, the world will join us in celebrating the most glorious of mornings. We are sisters on a journey of faith, anticipating the renewal that Easter brings, ready to embrace the fullness of spring's promise.
Resting in this tender moment, we look forward to the morning when we will rejoice in the triumphant cry: He is risen!
Goodnight until the daybreak of joy,
Kathy
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