Inspired by St. Francis de Sales
When I am afraid,
And not so loving,
Thank you, Jesus,
For the gift of your wondrous love.
When I am afraid,
And not so joyful,
Thank you, Jesus,
For the gift of your wondrous joy.
When I am afraid,
And not so peaceful,
Thank you, Jesus,
For the gift of your wondrous peace.
When I am afraid,
And not so patient,
Thank you, Jesus,
For the gift of your heroic patience.
When I am afraid,
And not so generous,
Thank you, Jesus,
For the gift of your heroic generosity.
When I am afraid,
And not so faithful,
Thank you, Jesus,
For the gift of your heroic faithfulness.
When I am afraid,
And not so kind,
Thank you, Jesus,
For the gift of your angelic kindness.
When I am afraid,
And not so gentle,
Thank you, Jesus,
For the gift of your angelic gentleness.
When I am afraid,
And not so self-controlled,
Thank you, Jesus,
For the gift of your angelic self-control.
When I am afraid,
And not so wise,
Thank you, Jesus,
For the gift of your magnificent wisdom.
Amen.