I will be with you Lord, today as I fast.

It is a way for me to stay with You

for just one hour.

Wednesdays' fast prepares me

for Fridays' and I keep Your Cross before me.

Without the Cross and all it brings

I'd let slip away the gifts

that are given to me

when I fast for You.



Oh Blessed Mother! These days are dark but filled with light.

I ask for Your strength, to help me on this journey.

I'm following Him but the road is rough,

and I'm pulled from side to side.

Narrow is the path He walks

but He is bright and lights our way.