For the Church

The Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary
Mary, Spiritual Vessel, may the holiness of the Body of Christ, the Church, so shine that the light of Christ will be brought to all nations.

The Visitation of Mary to Her Cousin Elizabeth
Mary, Help of Christians, may the holy People of God spread a living witness to Christ by a life of faith and love and by offering to God a living sacrifice of praise.

The Birth of Jesus at Bethlehem
Mary, Mother of Christ who is Teacher, King, and Priest of all, may the scattered children of God one day be gathered into one.

The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple
Mary, Morning Star, may your Son, Christ Jesus, shine upon those who do not know him that they may come to believe in him.

The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple
Mary, Seat of Wisdom, may women and men religious who have vowed their lives to the love of your Son be prophetic voices to the Church and the world by pondering on the words of your Son.

John Baptizes Jesus in the Jordan
Mary, Fountain of Salvation, obtain new life for the Church through the sacraments of your Son's new and everlasting covenant.

Jesus Reveals His Glory at the Wedding of Cana
Mary, Mother of the Church, strengthen the leaders of the Church with lasting faith and obedience to the commands of your Son.

Jesus Proclaims the Kingdom of God and Calls Us to Conversion
Mary, Mother Undefiled, may the members of the Church live in continual conversion and grow into the full stature of Christ your Son.

The Transfiguration of Jesus
Mary, Mother of the Nations, may all Christians be witnesses to the power of Christ who has freed the human race from darkness and granted it the hope of immortal glory.

Jesus Gives Us the Eucharist
Mary, Mother of Christ the High Priest, may the Church's priests exemplify in their lives the meaning of the sacred mysteries they celebrate.

Jesus Prays in the Garden of Gethsemane
Mary, Queen of Martyrs, obtain courage and strength for those persecuted for their belief in Jesus, your Son.

Jesus Is Scourged
Mary, Help of Sinners, obtain healing for the Church who everyday suffers from the sinfulness of her members.

Jesus Is Crowned with Thorns
Mary, Ark of the Covenant, obtain mercy for the children of the Church whose sins have harmed the Church's unity and scandalized their brothers and sisters.

Jesus Carries the Cross to Calvary
Mary, Health of the Sick, obtain healing for the members of the Church who are sick in body, mind, or spirit.

Jesus Is Crucified
Mary, Mother of the Redeemer, may Jesus your Son who offered himself as our Paschal Sacrifice draw all humanity to himself.

Jesus Rises from the Dead
Mary, Mirror of Justice, obtain for all Christians the gift of holiness and joyful fidelity to their vocation, that they may live only for your Son, the victorious and immortal Lord.

Jesus Ascends into Heaven
Mary, Virgin Most Faithful, your Son Jesus is present in the midst of the faithful through the pope and the bishops. May none of them, won at the price of your Son's blood, be unfaithful to him.

The Holy Spirit Descends on the Apostles
Mary, Spouse of the Spirit, may we look for the presence of the Spirit everywhere in the Church, and may we have the courage to allow these charisms to be tested by the community.

Mary Is Assumed into Heaven
Mary, Gate of Heaven, may those in the Church who have died obtain everlasting life in the kingdom of your Son.

Mary Is Crowned Queen of Heaven and Earth
Mary, Queen of Heaven, protect the children of the Church that they may grow up strong in their faith and confident in the love your Son Jesus has for them.