St. Paul on the lake Catholic CHurch

Over the years, a prayer written by a Trappist Monk has been a part of my prayer life, especially in times when I am uncertain as to where I am going and not seeing a clear road ahead of me. I have found the prayer to be consoling in my spiritual life, trusting that in my desire to follow the will of the Father, the Holy Spirit will indeed guide me to where I need to be as a disciple of Jesus. Following is the prayer: 
 
"My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think I am following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you. And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing. And I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire. And I know that if I do this you will lead me by the right road, though I may know nothing about it. Therefore will I trust you always though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death. I will not fear, for you are ever with me, and you will never leave me to face my perils alone." Thomas Merton, Trappist Monk.
 
The two disciples on the road to Emmaus in the days following the death of Jesus were downcast, troubled, sad and lonely. Walking away from the tragedy, perhaps not really knowing where they were going, Jesus met them on the way. He opened their hearts through the Scriptures and the breaking of the bread (Eucharist). The encounter filled them with the Holy Spirit – a joy and peace that transcended the grief and confusion, and allowed them to travel the road back to Jerusalem. The two did not know what was in store for them. What they did know was Jesus’ spirit of love was with and in them. Resolutely, the two would follow the will of the Father, however that unfolded.