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

We are not here on this planet for ourselves – we are here to add our gifts to the world in loving service – to give our lives for one another and grow peace, forgiveness, empathy, compassion and unty.

Let us pray:

Thank you, God, for our parents

Who give us life

Who give us care

Who give us strength

Who give us help

Thank you, God, for grandparents

Who give us memories

Who give us wisdom

Who give us comfort

Who give us understanding

Thank you, God, for brothers and sisters

Who give us friendship

Who give us help

Who give us joy

Who give us trust

Thank you, God, You

Who gives us Love

Who gives us Hope

Who gives us Courage

Who gives us responsibility.

We thank you God for Mary who is a model for all of us who struggle to say "yes" to the life you want us to live. We end our time:

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.

We conclude our prayer in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Mary, the Mother of God …  pray for us