X   Jesus Is Stripped

Behold, My other self,
the poorest king who ever
lived. Before my creatures
I stand stripped.
The cross --- my deathbed ---
even this is not My own.

Yet who has ever been so rich ?

Possessing nothing, I own all ---
My Fathers love.
If you, too, would own everything,
be not solicitous
about your food, your clothes, your life.

My Lord, I offer you my all ---
whatever I possess, and more, my self.

prestige, position, wealth.

Root out of me all trace of envy of my
neighbour who has more than I.
Release me from the vice of pride,
my longing to exalt myself,
and lead me to the lowest place.

May I be poor in spirit, Lord,
so that I can be rich in you.