October 17
Companions of the Way (Evening)The candle of the Lord shows us our way to Him; and it is the heart-way, the way of love, wherein He travels too with us.
IN that time the custom of our praying was brought to mind: how we use, for lack of understanding and knowing of Love, to take many means whereby to beseech Him.
Then I saw truly that it is more worship to God, and more very delight, that we faithfully pray to Himself of His Goodness and cleave thereunto by His Grace, with true understanding, and steadfast love, than if we took all the means that heart can think. . . .
For the Goodness of God is the highest prayer, and it cometh down to the lowest part of our need. It quickeneth our soul and bringeth it on life, and maketh it for to waxen in grace and virtue. It is nearest in nature; and readiest in grace; for it is the same grace that the soul seeketh, and ever shall seek till we know verily that He hath us all in Himself enclosed.
JULIAN, the Anchors
THE SUFFERING CREATION