Let us pray,
[on this feast of Mary,
who experienced the perfection of God’s saving power.]
Father,
the image of the Virgin is found in the Church.
Mary had a faith that your Spirit prepared
and a love that never knew sin,
for you kept her sinless
from the moment of her conception.
Trace in our actions the lines of her love,
in our hearts her readiness of faith.
Prepare once again a world for your Son
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit
one God forever and ever.

— Alternate Opening Prayer from the St. Joseph Missal