He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress.
My God, in whom I trust.”
Surely He will save you from the fowler’s snare
and from the deadly pestilence.
He will cover you with his feathers,
and under His wings you will find refuge;
[from Psalm 91]
Holy Spirit, giving life to all life,
moving all creatures, root of all things,
washing them clean,
wiping out their mistakes,
healing their wounds,
You are our true life
luminous, wonderful,
awakening the heart
from its ancient sleep.
[Hildegard of Bingen]
Thou, my Lord Jesus Christ, Thou who came into the world in order to save those that were lost, Thou who didst leave the ninety and nine sheep in order to look for the lost one,, look Thou for me in the path of my errors, where I hide myself from Thee and from mankind. Thou, the good shepherd, let me hear Thy gentle voice, le me know it, let me follow it!
[Soren Kierkegaard]
On my heart and on my house
the blessing of God.
In my coming and in my going
the peace of God.
In my life and in my seeking
The love of God,
At my end and new beginning,
the arms of God to welcome me
and bring me home.
Amen