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In the darkness, above me I saw His arms stretched out in prayer, reaching out towards the glory that I could not see.

Sometimes it seems that Christ leaves us alone in darkness. But He is near, and he trains us in trust.

In His mercy, Christ comes to our altar, daily, as we welcome Him, in the darkness of faith.

Over the abyss of spiritual darkness, our faith in Christ allows us to cling to a thread of hope

Dark, painful prayer during our own 'way of the cross' is like a tunnel which leads to the joy of a new birth, an entry into life with God.

Even in difficulties and periods of darkness in prayer we can trust in Christ who brings us from darkness towards the light

In the spiritual life we cannot always see the path ahead, but God is always near

We need not struggle to rise above our pain. Christ is here, in the darkness, deep down in our sorrows.

We need not struggle to rise above our pain. Christ is here, in the darkness, deep down in our sorrows.

If we persevere in the darkness of prayer, God will eventually lead us to His light and wisdom

If we persevere in the darkness of prayer, God will eventually lead us to His light and wisdom

Even in a pit of darkness or despair, we can call out to our loving God, certain that He will hear us

I remember Christ coming to me as a young adult: How blazing was His glory; how dark I saw my own soul to be. Even if Christ is unseen, unfelt, He comes to the soul who calls out for His help, in faith.

I remember Christ coming to me as a young adult: How blazing was His glory; how dark I saw my own soul to be. Even if Christ is unseen, unfelt, He comes to the soul who calls out for His help, in faith.

Angels worship wherever Christ is present, darkness or cold not withstanding.

Angels worship wherever Christ is present, darkness or cold not withstanding.

The seed of the soul had been softening in silence and darkness, so that one day a shoot might appear.

Even in the darkness of our sufferings Jesus comforts and guides us

I was helped and calmed, there in the darkness, by Christ's quiet companionship on this side of the veil.

Our prayers, even in darkness, unite us with Jesus, who prepares us for the Heavenly glory that lies behind the curtain