Mary, friend and mother to all,
through your Son, God has found a way
to unite himself to every human being,
called to be one people, sisters and
brothers to each other.
 
We ask for your help in calling on your Son,
seeking forgiveness for the times when we
have failed to love and respect one another.
 
We ask for your help in obtaining from your
Son the grace we need to overcome the evil
of racism and to build a just society.
 
We ask for your help in following your Son,
so that prejudice and animosity will no
longer infect our minds or hearts but will
be replaced with a love that respects the
dignity of each person.
 
Mother of the Church, the Spirit of your Son
Jesus warms our hearts:  prayer for us. Amen.