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National Catholic Reporter, Sept 2, 1994 by Sctt Trepania

Aware now that my time may be near, I am able to concentrate on perfecting my prayer life and on what is relevant to that goal.

To me it appears that when someone is standing on the lip of the abyss of despair, the hand of God, through prayer, draws us back and gives our life new purpose.

"Let not the flood waters overwhelm me, nor the abyss swallow me up."