Jesus Christ, I thank you for your powerful smile,

a sign of peace and understanding

for those who are in trouble,

which speaks a lot in one way or another.

Your smile brings love and hope for the broken-hearted

It heals and soothes a wounded spirit

gives inspiration as well as aspiration

to people who are fulfilling your will in their lives.

Your smile means life,

and it is contagious.

Lord, make me an ambassador
     of this gift of smile

For I know smile begets smile!

               •  Sister Mary Cordero
Franciscan Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrows