Wisdom 18:1-3

New Catholic Bible

¹ But for your holy ones there shone a very great light.
Their enemies who heard their voices but did not see their forms
    considered them blessed because they had not also suffered.
² They were grateful that your holy ones had not done them any injury despite being previously wronged,
    and they asked forgiveness for having been their enemies.
³ Instead of darkness, you provided for your people a pillar of fire
    to guide them on their unfamiliar journey,
    and a gentle sun for their glorious pilgrimage.