As I enter the Adoration Convent
on a cold, snowy, winter’s night
I feel troubled in mind.

The chapel is simple, peaceful
and quiet.
As I enter
I feel the air warm
against my cold face
and I feel such a strong sense of welcome
that it almost feels
like a bear-hug.

Sitting here in the silence
beside Paul
and in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament
I have a sense
that I have been worrying
unnecessarily
and that all will be well.

I feel at peace.

Some time later
I leave the Adoration Convent.
It’s still the same cold, snowy winter’s night
but now
I now feel at peace.

© Claire Murray, 10th December 2015