October 17, 2025

My Journey to God

A Prayer to My Fortress

Wonderful Counsellor open my confining mind,
Show me the righteous path to seek and find.

Mighty God give me the strength to do your will,
I beseech that you grant my supplicating spirit fill.

Eternal Father absent not your presence from me,
I bow with love and adoration on bended knee.

Prince of Peace instill within me a clean heart,
So that my joy in your Kingdom I may impart.

May the joy of the Resurrection flood my soul,
Until the end time my soul becomes whole.

By David Charlesworth
 

(This poem appeared in the Oct. 3 issue of The Criterion with the incorrect name. David Charlesworth is a member of St. Malachy Parish in Brownsburg.) †

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