In The Shadow

Brigid was kneeling at the crucifix, gazing into the face of Jesus, and slowly working the rosary. Her lips were moving in silent but passionate prayer, oblivious to everyone and everything around her. She had come to God to ask him: Is this the destiny he wants for her? Is she destined to be the wife of Philip, a man she does not love and can never love? Even though he is Alienor's brother, even though he is handsome and strong and his father is rich… She does not wish to walk down the aisle with him, does not wish to lie in the marriage bed with him.

"Why are you so cruel to me, Lord? I am Your faithful and obedient daughter, I have not missed a single prayer, and at Mass I sing the loudest, and my soul quiets at every word You have written in Your sacred book… Why not William? Why Philip? But my father is so pleased… He can't wait to get rid of me, I can feel it… Forgive me my doubts, forgive my lack of understanding, my stupidity… But is this what You have prepared for me? To be the wife of a man I don't love and the mother of his children? If so, give me a sign, and I will humble myself and never doubt again. If not, if it is… A misunderstanding or… Or something else, tell me! Before it's too late! Before I say 'I agree' to him at your sacred altar!" – prayed Brigid, closing her eyes tightly and rocking back and forth slightly, hoping to get an answer to her questions from her Creator.

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