Blessed Quote by Frederick William Faber
“Now are the days, of humblest prayer, When consciences to God lie bare, And mercy most delights to spare. Oh hearken when we cry. Now is the season, wisely long, Of sadder thought and graver song, When ailing souls grow well and strong. Oh hearken when we cry. The feast of penance! Oh so bright, With true conversion's heavenly light, Like sunrise after stormy night! Oh hearken when we cry. Oh happy time of blessed tears, Of surer hopes, of chast'ning fears, Undoing all our evil years. Oh hearken when we cry. Chastise us with Thy fear; Yet, Father! in the multitude Of Thy compassions, hear!”
About This Quote
Source Hymn: “The Feast of Penance” by Frederick William Faber, 1860
A call to sincere repentance, humility, and divine mercy during a season of spiritual reflection.
In simple terms: Seek humility and mercy through prayer.
Key Takeaway
Embrace sincere repentance now.
Themes
repentance
humility
divine mercy
spiritual reflection
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
hymn
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church services
- confessional rites
- spiritual retreats
Key Concepts
Christian theology
confession
grace
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you embody humility daily?
- What does divine mercy mean to you?
A Different Perspective
True repentance also requires ongoing transformation beyond the moment.
