is a profound religious poem and hymn written by the Romanian priest and poet Cornel Popa . It is widely recognized within Romanian Christian communities—particularly among Greco-Catholics and Orthodox believers—as a prayer for divine presence and spiritual healing. Overview of the Poem

Written in the first-person plural ("among us ," "our* hearts"), the text serves as a communal liturgical cry rather than just a private meditation. Cultural and Liturgical Impact

Frequent references to "light" ( lumină ) contrast with the "darkness" ( întuneric ) of sin or despair. The poem asks for a path to be cleared through the shadows of life.