Dear Christ, Our True and Compassionate King

Make our hearts humble,

Contrite, and generous,

With the truth that comes

From our Heavenly Father.

Let our hearts be made true and pure,

And pleasing to God.

For God delights

In honest contrition from the heart.

May we come before You

With sincerity and humility.

For this is the first step

To knowing and loving God.

Guide us in Your truth,

Fill us with Your compassion,

And keep us close to You.

Amen

A Heart Made Ready for Jesus

May our hearts be prepared

In true humility, honesty,

And filled with love, light,

And selfless compassion.

For the compassion of Jesus

Is better than life.

May our hearts be made ready

For Jesus to enter them,

So that His life and light

May live forever in our hearts.

May Your truth shine clearly within us,

And gently lead us away from sin.

Help us become more loving,

More compassionate people in Christ.

Just as a caterpillar

Turns into a butterfly

According to God's will,

So, God willing,

May we become new people,

Now and forever.

Amen