Loving God, your daughter Mary Magdalene was the first to proclaim the Risen Lord. We rejoice with her and pray: Let us find our joy in you, O God.
Animate your Church to joyfully encourage, acclaim, and appreciate the spiritual and temporal gifts of women.
Let us find our joy in you, O God.
Inspire us to support and encourage young people in their search for meaning and vocation.
Let us find our joy in you, O God.
Strengthen your Church to reach out to those who feel alienated from the Body of Christ.
Let us find our joy in you, O God.
Our Father . . .
May the joy of the Risen Christ radiate our hearts and fill us with love for God, our neighbor, and all creation. Amen.