“We are made loveless by our possessions”
(Saint Elizabeth of Hungary)

Jesus, Lord of Mercy,
In heaven up above,
Show to us the best way,
to give to others, love.

Help us let go of all the things
Which only weigh us down.
Help us focus more on You,
And Your eternal crown.

So much stuff we have collected,
With such stuff we are bedecked.
Our stuff is like an albatross,
Hung around our necks.

Help us detach from possessions,
And from anger and resentment.
Help us detach from any block
to knowing Your contentment.

Loved ones led to evil;
Help us to forgive.
So that in peace, and in hope,
In Your love we may live.

Jesus, help our sons and daughters,
detach from their possessions
May You be now their source of peace,
The answer to their questions.

Help them detach from unforgiveness,
And from all the hurts, and things they do,
Which block them from Your will.
Which stop them from loving You.

Free them to seek Your holy will
To find the righteous way,
Jesus, help our lost loved ones
Trust in You today.

Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, on this your feast day, pray for us and all of our loved ones!

Amen+