When the fearful storms of my life
Suddenly strike, in the dark night
Of unknowing, and the dark night
Of the cross, and the wild wind
Furiously rages, and the giant jaws
Of the hungry waves threaten
To swallow me alive --
Lord, save me!
At these times, I inexplicably
Leave you sleeping quietly
In the stern of the boat,
And I foolishly take command,
As if I were the captain of the vessel,
And I frantically row, and row, and row,
All by myself, in utter futility.
Please remind me to turn to you,
Dear Lord, and to awaken you
In the sudden storms of my life,
To wholeheartedly pray to you,
Like your Apostles did in that boat,
In that unforgettable storm on the sea.
So when my little life is threatened
By the terrifying tempests of fear,
And I am convinced that there is
Simply no time for prayer,
I will pray anyway!
I will never cease praying!
I will persevere in prayer!
I will patiently wait for Divine Wisdom
To fill my heart and soul,
With the magnificent and dazzling light
Of divine mercy in the dark night!
Amen.