Like Mary in tears at the empty tomb
with the stone rolled back,
wondering where You were,
so in life we can be downhearted
even desperate for Your help,
Your presence, Your grace in our lives,
not knowing how to find You.
And there You were Lord, nearby,
and when Mary recognized You
her tears turned to joy.
Lord, help us to recognize You,
to see Your presence in our lives,
and not be despondent.
Help us to find You
when we seek You,
so that the sorrows of life
will turn to joy,
the joy of knowing that You are alive
and with us always.
Amen.
- Columban Fr. Pat Sayles