<p>These ancient words of lament, combined with a haunting medieval traditional Irish melody, express the human longing to see God’s face in times of sorrow. The original tune ‘The Lament of the Three Marys/Coaineadh na dTrí Muire’ depicts the three Marys’ cries of sorrow at the tomb of Jesus - a moving complement to this prayer expressing sorrow and abandonment, and the yearning for signs of hope.</p><p>Get your accompanying journal, which includes further questions for reflection and some invitations to prayer and practice</p><p>Paid subscribers receive a free journal PDF, or you can purchase a <a target="_blank" href="https://books2read.com/u/38vErB">paperback version</a></p><p>Visit the Celtic Psalms website for scores/books, mp3s, CDs, and videos for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.celticpsalms.com/portfolio/how-long-psalm-13/">How Long</a></p><p>Find out more about the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.kiranyoungwimberly.com/habits-course-2026">Habits for the Spirit course</a>: an 8-week online course exploring habits and daily spiritual practices to promote wellbeing in body, mind, and spirit</p><p>Follow Kiran’s monthly reflections on <a target="_blank" href="https://kiranyoungwimberly.substack.com/">Bless My Feet</a></p><p><p>Psalms for the Spirit is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.</p></p><p></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://psalmsforthespirit.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">psalmsforthespirit.substack.com/subscribe</a>