Make me, O Lord,
a spark setting the world afire,
a glow warming the heart of my friends,
a tree bud announcing new Spring and new life,
a bird singing melodies of joy,
a wildflower blooming with the color of love...
Let me spread your love to everyone,
let me shout from the mountaintop the praise of your goodness,
let me pass on to others
the delight of a COR Retreat with you.

Amen.

Risen Christ,
I look at all the empty tombs in my life…
You are not there!

I find you in the fullness of day.
I feel you in the joy of my soul.
I hear you in the laughter of Spring.

I sense you walking beside me.
I wonder why my heart is burning within me...
I recognize you in the breaking of the bread.

Jesus, I belong to you!
You have redeemed me with your blood.
You have conquered me with your love.
I am yours!

Alleluiah!

It only takes a spark to get the fire going,
And soon all those around can warm up in its glowing.
That’s how it is with God’s love:
Once you’ve experienced it,
You spread his love to everyone;
You want to pass it on.

What a wondrous time is Spring, when all the trees are budding...
The birds begin to sing, the flowers start their blooming.
That’s how it is with God’s love:
Once you’ve experienced it,
You want to sing: "It’s fresh like Spring",
You want to pass it on.

I wish for you, my friend, this happiness that I’ve found.
You can depend on Him, it matters not where you’re bound.
I’ll shout it from the mountain top: Praise God!
I want my world to know:
The Lord of love has come to me!
I want to pass it on!