Offers advice for finding spirituality in times of darkness, questioning the traditional association of darkness with evil and danger, and suggesting that being in the dark may lead to greater spiritual growth.

Introduction: Treasures of darkness -- Who's afraid of the dark? -- The fear of the Lord -- Hampered by brilliance -- The dark emotions -- The eyes of the blind -- Entering the stone -- The dark night of the soul -- Working with darkness -- Our Lady of the Underground -- Epilogue: Blessing the day.