Christ With Us —Christ Everywhere!

“These words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, … And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent... That they all may be one... And I have declared unto them thy name, and will declare it: that the love wherewith thou hast loved me may be in them, and I in them.” (John 17:1, 3, 21, 26)

When I read these verses, they made me think of that beautiful hymn, “The Deer’s Cry.” I work with this often—it’s such a comfort, and a protection. It’s really appropriate for every situation. Christ with us always!

The Deer’s Cry – from a hymn by St. Patrick

“Christ with me, Christ before me,
Christ behind me, Christ in me,
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ on my right, Christ on my left,
Christ when I lie down, Christ when I sit down,
Christ when I arise, Christ to shield me,
Christ in the heart of everyone who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,
Christ in every eye that sees me,
Christ in the ear that hears me.
I arise today through the mighty strength
Of the Lord of creation.”