In this sixth meditation on the Peace Prayer of St. Francis, I invite you to reflect on the words: “Where there is darkness, let me sow light.”
Darkness can take many forms in our lives. There is the natural darkness of night, which can bring rest and peace, but there is also the darkness of suffering, grief, pain and uncertainty.
Within our contemplative tradition, we recognise that suffering is part of the human experience. This understanding can deepen our compassion for others, particularly those who are going through difficult or painful times.
Through the words of the Peace Prayer, we explore what it means to choose light: to see the good, to do the good and to live with love, empathy, truth and peace.
We reflect on how even the smallest acts of goodness can become sparks of light, offering hope and encouragement to those around us.
With the breath as our anchor, we open ourselves to divine love and make the intention to carry that light into the rest of our day.
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction: Where there is darkness, let me sow light
00:39 – Opening bell
00:39 – Entering meditation with intention
01:07 – Relaxing into the body and breath
01:48 – Remembering the Peace Prayer of St. Francis
02:42 – Where there is darkness, let me sow light
03:12 – Understanding the different forms of darkness
03:22 – The peaceful darkness of nature
03:43 – The darkness of suffering and grief
04:14 – Recognising suffering in every human life
04:38 – Developing compassion for others
05:01 – Understanding our shared vulnerability
05:34 – Choosing light as a response to darkness
05:53 – Seeing, doing and living the good
06:20 – Moving away from darkness and self-centredness
06:35 – Choosing love, empathy and compassion
06:58 – The divine light of the present moment
07:18 – Sowing small sparks of light
07:38 – Helping others find their way towards peace
08:00 – Returning to the words of the Peace Prayer
08:39 – Breathing in divine light
09:03 – Allowing the whole being to fill with light
09:29 – Returning to the body
09:41 – Bringing light into the rest of the day
09:58 – Closing bell
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