We begin in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

In this Easter season loving God, teach us to:

Count our blessings

instead of our crosses;

Count our gains

instead of our losses.

Count our joys

instead of our woes;

Count our friends

instead of our foes.

Count our smiles

instead of our tears;

Count our courage

instead of our fears.

Count our full years

instead of our lean;

Count our kind deeds

instead of our mean.

 Count our health

instead of our wealth;

Love our neighbours

as much as ourselves.\

Lord change our hearts, Mother Mary, pray for us:

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

This Bear Witness Day (Jordan's Principle) we pray that Indigenous children receive the services and supports they need when they need them.

We continue our day seeking to be a voice of justice and love in our world in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Mary, the Mother of Christ … Pray for us.