Gracious God, through Mary you teach us how to love you. In confidence we pray: Fix our hearts on Christ, O God.
God of wonder and surprise, you called John the Baptist from birth to prepare your people for the coming of Jesus. In joy we pray: Instruct our hearts, O God.
May God purify our hearts and give us peace and joy in Jesus, by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Triune God, you call us to be one in you. In gladness we pray: O God, hear us.
May God, who has redeemed us through Christ, strengthen us to give thanks always and everywhere and to live in love, through Jesus and by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Just God, your faithful love fills the earth. In hope we pray: Give us life, O God.
May God bless us with sincere hearts and teach us wisdom, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Liberating God, you give us victory over death through Jesus your Son. In hope we pray: Teach us your ways, O God.
Gracious and merciful God, you are forever mindful of your covenant and name Mary as Mother of your Church.
May God strengthen us to embrace the paschal mystery with joy and hope so that we may share everlasting joy in the resurrection of Jesus. Amen.
