Behold, Lord, we are an empty vessel that needs to be filled.

Our Lord, fill it. We are weak in the faith; strengthen us.

We are cold in love; warm us and make us fervent,

that our love may go out to our neighbors.

We do not have a strong and firm faith;

at times we doubt and are unable to trust you altogether.

O Lord, help us. Strengthen our faith and trust in you.

In you we have sealed the treasure of all we are and have.

We are poor; you are rich and came to be merciful to the poor.

We are sinners; you are upright.

With us, there is an abundance of sin;

in you is the fullness of righteousness.

Therefore, we will remain with you, of whom we can receive,

but to whom we may not give.