5th Monday of Lent

Faith in Life’s Twilight

“Stay with us, Lord, for it is nearly evening.” — Luke 24:29

In the isolation of Madeira, far from his homeland and facing death, Karl lived in a profound interior peace. His strength no longer came from action or influence, but from the quiet certainty that Christ had not abandoned him. There are nights in every life when clarity disappears and prayer becomes simple and wordless. We remain not because we feel strong, but because we know there is nowhere else to go. Karl’s final days show us that faith does not always remove the darkness. It teaches us to remain within it without losing hope.

Blessed Karl, keep our faith alive when the night is long. Amen.