Edition 42

Prayer for the Feast of the Assumption of Mary

Loving God,

On this sacred Feast of the Assumption,
we give thanks for the life of Mary,
the Mother of Jesus and our Mother,
who was taken body and soul into heaven,
a sign of hope for all who follow Christ.

Mary's heart burned with love
for You, her Creator,
for Jesus, her Son,
and for all your people.

Through her example of faith,
humility, and courage,
set us ablaze with the love of Jesus.
May our words be kind,
our actions generous,
and our hearts open to the needs of others.

Help us to say “yes” to You, as Mary did,
trusting in Your plan even when we don’t understand.
May we be light in our school,
in our families, and in our world,
carrying the fire of Christ’s love wherever we go.

Mary, Holy Mother of God,
pray for us.

Amen.