Father James Martin asks, “What happens when you pray?”
Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe, O.P. replies, “I wish I knew.“
—The Spiritual Life Podcast

You’re here,
all the time.
everywhere–

in birdsong and silence,
budding leaves and dead branches,
a fist pump from a random teen,
the chilli that didn’t turn out,
unmended hearts and Fred’s broken ribs,
the Wailin’ Jennys and blue, blue skies.

I don’t know what You’re saying half the time,
most of the time, actually.
Perhaps it’s because I’m looking for answers
when You’re looking for me.
Perhaps it’s because I don’t speak the language
of deer and grass.
Perhaps it doesn’t matter.
Maybe it’s enough
to breathe You in and out,
grateful to be a lily in Your field.

Consider the lilies of the field and how they grow.
They do not work or weave or sew, and yet their garments are stunning.
–Matthew 6:28 (Voice)

Credits and References:
Beukenblad by Sylvia Sassen. Used with permission.
Maybe It’s Enough by Esther Hizsa, 2026
Golden Day Lily by Sam Weng. Used with permission.

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