I came back Sunday evening
A student met me then
What happened to you? He queried
Upon seeing my mien
He was right to question
My face it had a glow
A new way of seeing
Since Friday night so low
A weekend course refreshed me
A direct talking to
A confrontation set me right
A long time coming too
I had gone away downhearted
Weary with my work
Carrying an inner burden
A thing I could not shirk
Two women friends had noticed
And ambushed me together
I spilled my burden to them
It lightened up my weather
And so upon returning
A glow was in my face
My student friend he noticed
I had suddenly come to grace
Brian Fahy
20 February 2022
+ Many years ago I was chaplain member of the Beginning Experience, a spiritual movement that helps people stuck in grief and bereavement, be it from death, separation or divorce. I was also in charge of students in the Redemptorist student house. One weekend course saw me return with new vigour and the evidence was written on my face. When our spirit is healthy it shines through on our face. Just as the glow on the face of Jesus caused amazement among the crowd when he came down from the mountain of transfiguration. (Mark 9:14-29)
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