Loving God, you made St. Mary Magdalene 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 and support those who live the spirit of contemplative prayer.
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.