PSALM OF LAMENTATION
John 6: 51-58
O Lord, as I come to You in the mystery of Your body and
blood I lay in the silence of the night and filled with veiled uncertainty.
Lord, why must we be subject to such injustices of social
order that divide mankind rather than
Know the fraternity You expect?
Glory to the Discipline of my Heart!
O’ Lord, I am surrounded by men who are acting like hungry
wolves lurking in the shadows and who seek to prey on the weak and defenseless.
Lord, many continue to promote vengeance and intolerance by banning
their neighbors from a community which is meant to be harmonious.
Praise to the God of Mutual Cooperation!
O’ Lord, You remain the Living water and Divine sustenance
who patiently watches over the dark scenarios of this world.
Lord, help us to refute the darkness that seeks to destroy
Your children and to fight the noble fight against such terrors.
Glory to the Spirit of Might!
O’ Lord, do You really hear my cry for justice and redress or
am I simply crying out into an empty space?
Lord, I am weaker than I care to admit and need You
desperately in my life to restore order and hope to my spirit.
Praise to Jehovah Rapha!
O’ Lord, the love of money and power continues to pervert the
world and remain the religious mammon of many here.
Lord, I have more questions than answers that also abound in
the shadows and that plague me in the silence of the night.
Glory to the God of Action & Moral Clarity!
O’ Lord, how much longer must we wait until reparations are
made and before man’s petulance is laid to rest?
Lord, the cycle of greed and hatred grow exponentially and
continue to infest our communities.
Praise to Jehovah Nissi!
O’ Lord, we have nowhere else to run but into Your arms as we
battle with the desires of the flesh, while holding onto the desires of above.
Lord, comfort us as we struggle to be more in line with the
Gospel and attributes grounded in kindness, integrity, respect, and acceptance.
Glory to the Divine Benefactor!
The
Pilgrim
