Jesus, Son of David .....................have mercy on us.

Jesus, Son of Mary ......................have mercy on us.

Jesus, Son of God.........................have mercy on us.

Mary of Nazareth, daughter of Joachim and Ann

.....teach us respect for parents

Mary of Nazareth, cousin of Elizabeth

.....teach us to value family

Mary of Nazareth, faithful daughter of Israel

.....teach us to value religious traditions

Mary of Nazareth, betrothed to Joseph

.....teach us gender respect

Mary of Nazareth, visited by the angel Gabriel

.....teach us not to be afraid

Mary of Nazareth, favored by God

.....teach us to listen to the voice of favor

Mary of Nazareth, obedient in presenting your Son to God

.....teach us obedience to God

Mary of Nazareth, present at the Cana miracle

.....teach us to trust your Son's words

Mary of Nazareth, present at the foot of the cross

.....teach us to be with Jesus in our tragedies.

Mary, woman of wisdom for world leaders .................empower us.

Mary, woman of chastity for all virgins

Mary, woman of mercy for all the unforgiven

Mary, woman of contemplation for spiritual seekers

Mary, woman of courage for unwed mothers

Mary, woman of hope for abused women

Mary, woman of grace for all the lowly

Mary, mother of consolation..................pray for us.

Mary, mother of the holy innocents

Mary, mother of condemned prisoners

Mary, mother of children killed in wars

Mary, mother of perpetual help

Mary, mother of good counsel

Mary, mother of sorrows

Mary, mother of immigrants and refugees

Mary, mother of the Church

Mary, Queen of the new millennium

Mary, Queen of peace


Loving God,
In Mary of Nazareth you gave birth to Jesus, the gospel of life. Like her may we know you favor us when we are afraid. Like her may we be faithful disciples even when our heart is pieced with loss. Like her may we be found in places where you spirit visits and renews hearts with the fire of hope. Like her may we give birth to your son whenever we live the gospel of life, and reveal to others Jesus Christ who lives and reigns with you in this millennium and for ever. Amen