Resplendent God, your light shines in our darkness. In hope we pray: God, make haste to help us.

Everlasting God, you are forever faithful to your promise. In steadfast hope we pray: God, hear us.

God of glory, we praise you for the Word you have given us in the Gospel of Matthew. In trust we pray: God, fulfill your law in us.

Provident God, you draw near to the poor who are oppressed and the needy who sigh. With trust we pray: God, in your wisdom, hear our prayer.

Holy God, we rejoice to honor Mary, who shared in Christ’s passion at the foot of the cross. In company with her we pray: Show us mercy, O God.

Ruler of the nations, you gather us together as a holy people in Jesus. In faith we pray: Bring joy to our hearts, O God.

May the face of God shine on us, the love of Christ enfold us, and the joy of the Spirit fill us, now and always. Amen.

God, you made Peter Claver a saint of those enslaved by others. In company with him we pray: Liberating God, hear our prayer.

God of the living, we praise you for the favor you have shown us through Mary and pray: God, in your wisdom, hear our prayer.

In trust we pray: Lead us along the path of justice, O God