Vatican City, May 25, 2011 / 13:04 pm
Pope Benedict XVI said today that God can be found when we persevere in times of personal darkness.
Continuing his weekly teachings on prayer, the Pope drew upon the Old Testament story of Jacob and his nighttime struggle with a mysterious assailant at the ford of the Jabbok.
“Jacob is wounded and must reveal his name to his rival, suggesting his defeat, yet he receives a new name – Israel – and is given a blessing,” Pope Benedict recalled.
“At daybreak Jacob recognizes that his opponent is God; limping from his wound, he now crosses the ford.”