Gracious and Loving God,
We praise You
for the gift of Your love
made manifest in Your Son,
and for the gift of Your Holy Spirit,
who binds us in unity through
the richness of our diversity.

 

We praise you for the gift of Our Lady,
the Virgin Mary
of Guadalupe,
whom we honor
as Patroness of the Americas.

 

Give us the wisdom
to follow her example;
to be good stewards
of our faith, our church
and of all of those in need
of Your loving care.
 
Teach us how to respond
generously,
with courage, prudence
and hope.

 

And guide us on our pilgrim journey
with Our Lady,
who shows us the way
to Your Son in justice and peace.

 

We pray this through Christ, Our Lord,
Amen