O my Jesus, forgive my ungratefulness
if I loved You too little, after so many graces.
You gave all Yourself to me;
I give all myself to You.
You love those that love You. I love You;
do You also love me.
If I love You only a little,
give me the love You require of me.
What have You not done to oblige me to love You?
Make me conquer all things to please You.
Accept the love of a soul which has offended You so deeply.
Show me the immense good You are,
that I may love You exceedingly.
I desire to love You exceedingly in this life,
that I may love You exceedingly in the next.
The Columbans are a society of missionaries, including priests and lay people, who minister to people of various cultures as a way of witnessing to the universal love of God.