Lord,
I spent much of today
troubled in spirit,
my mind pre-occupied
by something that was simply
beyond my control.

It was a long day,
an anxious day,
and I felt unable
to shake off my concerns.

During Mass at St Agnes’
the words of the Our Father
resonated within me,
reassuring me,
calming my troubled soul –
“Give us this day
our daily bread”.

Those words comforted me,
reminding me
that I have no need to fear
because you are with me
in all of the trials
of my life.

Those words reminded me
that you will provide me
with everything I need –
my daily bread.

My anxiety evaporated,
my peace returned
and as I left the chapel
at the end of Mass,
I felt uplifted.

© Claire Murray, 26th July 2014