Prayer

Life pursues.
Death pursues me.

"Mom, let us pray!"
"Give us this day our daily bread!"

Life pursues.
Death pursues you.

"Mom, do you no longer have the strength to pray?"
"I will pray in your place!"

Life pursues.
Death pursues you.

"My dear daughter,
Can you pray for me?"
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