“The eye cannot say to the hand, ‘I do not need you,’ nor again the head to the feet, ‘I do not need you…’ If one part suffers, all parts suffer with it…Now you are Christ’s body.”  (1 Cor. 12:21, 26, 27)

Dear Jesus, we are one Body, united all in You.
When some parts are missing, we feel like something is askew.
Christ’s body needs its hands, and needs its feet to walk paths wise,
The body needs clear vision.  But it is missing some of its eyes.

Christ’s body is limping and is missing some ears.
Some feet have fled the body.  Some have been gone for years.
More eyes are needed here, Lord; also more ears and feet.
We need souls in Your Body; in Your church to take a seat.

Sweet Jesus, bring our loved ones back, to the Body of Christ.
May they return to the Body, take no time to think twice.
Let them know that they are wanted, with grace from up above,
Let them know forgiveness waits for them, and Your merciful love.

Bring them back to the Sacraments.  Help their strength and valor grow.
Bring them back to Your Mother, that Blessed Mother’s love they know.
Bring them back to love You.  You alone may they now serve.
Bring them back to truth, Lord, with the dignity each one deserves.

Make haste to help them, Lord.  It is so late in the day.
Bring them back to virtue, with hearts yearning for the words You say.
Bring them back to the Body, let their worldly loves now cease.
Bring them back that Your Body may walk upright, with clear vision, and in peace.
(Based on 1 Cor. 12:15-26)