Compassionate God, you gave Mary the grace to share in the passion and suffering of Jesus at the foot of the cross. With her we pray: Show us your mercy, O God.
May God bring us together to feast at the heavenly table and share in the inheritance Christ has won for us. Amen.
Generous God, you gave Peter Claver courage and compassion. Inspired by his work for justice, we pray: Provide us with your grace, O God.
Mighty God, your wonderful works fill us with awe. In faith we pray: God, fill us with your light.
May we prefer nothing to the love of Christ, and may he bring us together to everlasting life. Amen.
Creator of all, your wonders are shown in the cosmos. In awe we pray: Help us to rest in you, O God.
May we rejoice always in the company of St. Monica and all the holy women who have gone before us, by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
May God make us patient in adversity and rich in grace, that we may grow strong in Christ Jesus, by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
May the God of steadfast love grant us to live in harmony with one another through Jesus Christ and by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
God of mystery, through the mystical writings of your servant Bernard we come to greater understanding of the depth of your love. In company with him we pray: Lead us to your light, O God.
