repentance
you forgive me

St Peter Repentant, by Francisco Goya, c.1824
prayer for Orlando
to seek things heavenly
my burdened soul

Christian Reading in His Book, by William Blake
pilgrimage of repentance
troubled but uplifted
O Lord, our King, and our Saviour!
Let us celebrate this festival without false ideas,
but with our hearts open to receive
your Word,
your promise,
your commandment.
Our grumbles and doubts,
our errors and mistakes,
our stubbornness and defiance,
should trouble us even during these days of joy,
because they trouble you.


