God of all goodness,
In Mary, you showed us that you do great things

through ordinary people.
We rejoice and are glad because
Mary shares in the glory of heaven with you.

May we be blessed with gratitude for the gift of another new day of life.
May we be blessed with love, love for God and for all people.
May we be blessed with hope; the possibility of growth in each moment.

Give us the strength daily to be instruments of peace;

Let us rejoice in the Spirit
who helps us grow in faith
as we search for truth our whole life long.