Prayer: Pope Francis

Mary, Mother of the Church, help our faith and open our ears to hear God’s word and recognize God’s voice and call. Awaken in us a desire to follow in the footsteps of Jesus, to go forth from our own land, and to receive his promise. Help us to be touched by his love, that we may touch him in faith. Help us to entrust ourselves fully to him and to believe in his love, especially at times of trial, beneath the shadow of the cross, when our faith is called to mature. Teach us to see all things with the eyes of Jesus, that he might be light for our path.