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?
What words are there left to say?
How do we love those who’ve fled the faith?
By whom we at times feel betrayed?

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

Show us the way, Lord Jesus,
To pour love into anger and doubt.
If You show us just how to do this,
Then perhaps we’ll one day draw love out.

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

Show us the way to love, Lord Jesus.
We cannot do this on our own.
Show us how to bring love to them,
In love, please bring them all home.