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Abandonment

Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord receives me.

Reflections

Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord receives me. Let that not stay just an idea — let it become the breath you take next.

Scripture

Psalm 27:10

Carmelite Voice

St. Charles de Foucauld

Open Psalm 27:10 slowly tonight. Read it as if it were a letter sent across centuries to find you, on this very page, in this very ache.

Scripture

Psalm 27:10

Carmelite Voice

St. Charles de Foucauld

St. Charles de Foucauld knew this ground by name. They are not far from you. Their prayer, on the other side of glory, is praying you forward.

Scripture

Psalm 27:10

Carmelite Voice

St. Charles de Foucauld

You do not have to resolve abandonment tonight. Staying here, in His company, choosing to be honest — that is already the beginning of healing.

Scripture

Psalm 27:10

Carmelite Voice

St. Charles de Foucauld