Often we seek only comfort from the spirit of God, but we must also accept disturbance and in this month dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary we focus on Mary’s love of God, her virtues and her love for us.

We pray:

• that with Mary’s help we keep our eyes on Jesus our saviour, our protector, our help.
• that we might respond to God with joy as Mary did. “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord and my spirit exults in God my saviour…”
• that with a compassionate heart like Mary we may love our neighbour and treat all we meet with dignity and kindness.
• that Mary will give us the courage to discern God’s will for us as she did with complete selflessness and humility.
• that Mary will intercede for us as we offer up the prayers of this community.

Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Don’t forget the Living Prayer box at the back of the church – place your
intentions in the box and they will be taken up and placed at the altar during
the Prayers of the Faithful.