I BELIEVE!
A Mother of the Cross

My apron, I put on at dawn
I am ready for the battle
There is much work to do
And struggles too
Jesus, does it really matter?

Yes, my daughter, says the Lord
Believe and you shall see
A victim soul is what you are
Bring more little souls to me

But Jesus, no one sees
The sacrifices made
And the very hands of those I serve
Make my progress quickly fade

I have no proof of what I do
Day, by day, by day
Can this life of hiddeness
Truly be the way?

Yes my daughter, says the Lord
Surrender yourself to me
Be my slave of love
Your love crucified, united to Me

For in your hands I have placed
A basket full of gold
Each and every sacrifice
Is worth a thousand fold

You are the lambs that bring
The sheperds back into the race
You gain for them what they cannot
My fire and my grace

Sweet Jesus, then, to You
I lovingly give my all
For priests and for your Church
To make it big and strong

I give to You myself
Take all that I do
Imperfect and insignificant
I believe, Jesus! I believe!
You will make it something magnificent!