A Prayer (On Reading Julian of Norwich)

A Prayer (on reading Julian of Norwich)


Tell me again the tale of Love's compassion 

For all of us who fall into the mire,

How He is wounded with us, how His Passion

Quickens the love that haunted our desire.


Show me again the wonder of at-one-ment

Of Christ in us distinct and yet the same,

Who makes, and loves, and keeps us at each moment,

and looks on us with pity not with blame.


Keep telling me, for all my faith my waver,

Love is His meaning, only Love, forever.


Malcolm Guite

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May the amazing grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the extravagant love of God, and the intimate friendship of the Holy Spirit be with all of you. 2 Co. 13:14