The Almighty has done great things for me and holy is his Name. Luke 1:49


Most Blessed Virgin Mary,
Model of Faith and
Mother of the Church, 

In obedience to your Son’s command from Calvary’s Cross, today we Behold you, our Mother.

When we face trials pray for us, that we will stand with courage as you did on Calvary when your heart was pierced as your Son died.

When we are afraid, pray for us that we too may be comforted by God’s angel who once said to you when you were afraid: “Do not fear Mary.”

When we are overwhelmed by our weaknesses, pray that we too might be overshadowed and strengthened by the power of the Holy Spirit.

When we are filled with doubts, pray for us, so that like you, we will trust that God’s promises will be fulfilled. When we are uncertain, pray for us, and exhort us to do whatever Christ tells us.

When we are too busy, slow us down and remind us to take the time, like you did, to ponder the mysteries of God in our heart.

When we become ungrateful, pray for us, and remind us that the One who has done great things for you, has also done great things for us.

When we are wallowing in guilt and shame, pray for us, under the title “Full of Grace” and remind us to run without delay to the throne of God’s mercy and grace.

When we grow weary of practicing our faith, pray for us, that like you we might make haste to share the Good News about your Son and our Savior.

And finally, when our last day is near and the sun is about to set on our earthly journey, pray for us sinners…, now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.
 

Prayer by pastor and moderator – Rev. Fr. Patrick A. Smith, 2012 in recognition of the 120th Anniversary of the St. Augustine Catholic Church Sodality