The Litany of Mary of Nazareth

Glory to you, God our Creator,
breathe into us new life, new meaning.

Glory to you, God our Savior,
lead us into the way of peace and justice.

Glory to you, Holy Spirit,
transform us to the love of others.

  Mary, wellspring of peace,
be our guide.

Model of strength,
be our guide.

Model of gentleness,
be our guide.

Model of trust,
be our guide.

Model of patience,
be our guide.

Model of courage,
be our guide.

Model of risk,
be our guide.

Model of openness,
be our guide.

Model of perseverance,
be our guide.

Liberator of the oppressed,
lead us to life.

Comforter of the afflicted,
lead us to life.

Cause of our joy,
lead us to life.

Sign of contradiction,
lead us to life.

Breaker of bondage,
lead us to life.

Political refugee,
lead us to life.

Mother of the liberator,
pray for us.

Mother of the homeless,
pray for us.

Mother of the dying,
pray for us.

Mother of the nonviolent,
pray for us.

Widowed mother,
pray for us.

Unwed mother,
pray for us.

Mother of a political prisoner,
pray for us.

Mother of the condemned,
pray for us.

Mother of the executed criminal,
pray for us.

Mother of mercy,
pray for us.

Mother of faith,
pray for us.

Mother of contemplation,
pray for us.

Mother of vision,
pray for us.

Mother of wisdom and understanding,
pray for us.

Mother of grace and truth,
pray for us.

Mother, pregnant with hope,
pray for us.

Mother, centered in God,
pray for us.

Seeker of sanctuary,
pray for us.

First disciple,
pray for us.

Sharer in Christ's ministry,
pray for us.

Participant in Christ's passion,
pray for us.

Seeker of God's will,
pray for us.

Witness of Christ's resurrection,
pray for us.

Mary, Queen of Peace, we entrust our lives to you. Shelter us from war, hatred and oppression. Teach us to live in peace, to educate ourselves for peace. Inspire us to act justly, to reverence all God has made. Root peace firmly in our hearts and in our world.
Amen.

Text Source:
Pax Et Veritas
Litany of Mary of Nazareth