Where there is no love, pour love in, and you will draw love out. (St. John of the Cross)

How do we love, Lord Jesus?
Can you please show us if you may?
How do we love our loved ones,
Who have wandered so far away?

How do we love them, Lord Jesus?
Are there any words we can say?
How do we love those who fled the faith?
By whom we at times feel betrayed?

How do we love, Lord Jesus?
When love’s container seems empty and bare.
Can you show us the way to true love?
Will you stay by our side?  Lead us there?

Show us the way, Lord Jesus,
To pour love into anger and doubt.
If You show us how to do this,
One day we may draw love out.

Show us how to pour patience in,
To endure each trial through and through.
Show us the way to trusting You.
To believe in our loved ones too.

Show us the way to love, Jesus.
We cannot do this on our own.
Show us how to bring love to them.
In love, bring each one of them home.

Amen+