The Prayers of That Great Cloud of Witnesses

Dag Hammarskjöld: A Compendium Entry

When I find myself alone with my thoughts, just before a nap, swimming laps, or in the sauna, I pray memorized prayers. The practice gives me time to consider each word and phrase as I speak them slowly to God. I can almost feel them sink deeper and deeper into my heart. Many have gone before us, that great cloud of witnesses, who encourage us with the…