Chris Offili - The Holy Virgin Mary, 1996
Today
we remember the birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God.
May we be inspired by
Mary’s acceptance of God’s grace.
Almighty God, at the
Annunciation Mary said yes to the gift of your Word; despite the risk to her
life.
Strengthen all who have
the courage to proclaim the Good News in threatening situations.
Help us to recognise the
annunciations in our own lives; to receive your Word into our hearts; to see
your grace in the face of others.
Amen
May we be inspired by Mary
the prophet
Living God, your servant
Mary sang a song of joy at the fulfillment of your promise of salvation.
May our lives sing the
Magnificat with her;
Acting with mercy, justice
and humility in all we think, say and do;
in praise for all your
loving kindness.
Amen
May we be inspired by
Mary, Mother of God
Loving God, who chose Mary
to be the mother of our Saviour, Jesus Christ,
and who raised him with
love and care.
Nurture us, your children,
by your Spirit and through the example of your Son, to be worthy inheritors of
your kingdom.
We pray for all who are
sick and suffering and in need of your loving care today; especially Tom, Gary,
Carol, Francine, Sophia, Jummie, Johan, Anthony, Melissa, Caroline and
Manuelle, Emma, John, Vanessa, Peter, Jennifer, Adrian and family, Melvyn, Ian,
Jim, Nick, Martin and Sam and all those whose names are written only on our own
hearts.
Amen
May we be inspired by Mary
in our grief.
Eternal God, the Blessed
Virgin Mary witnessed the suffering and death of her son on the cross.
In her grief she was
supported by the love of the disciples and comforted by your promise of eternal
life.
Welcome into the peace of
your kingdom the recently departed, including Baby Elizabeth; comfort her
parents Sarah and Steve and for all those who mourn.
Amen
Image : The Holy Virgin Mary, Chris Offili, 1996 - MoMA
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