Opening Prayer: Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

OPENING PRAYER SERIES

The Mass: Opening Prayer Series Icon.

The Opening Prayer of the Solemnity of Mary, mother of God reads as follows:

Let us pray

( that Mary, the mother of the Lord, will help us by her prayers)

God our Father,

may we always have the prayers of the Virgin Mother Mary,

for You bring us life and salvation 

through Jesus Christ her Son

who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit 

one God, for ever.

 

In making this prayer tangible for during the week, the following reflection questions emerged:

1. What is my relationship with Mary, mother of God?
2. How might my relationship with her grow this coming week?
3. Look at the manger scene and contemplate the role of Mary as mother.
4. Read the scripture passages of the Christmas story and bring into my life the experience of Mary as mother of God.
5. Decide to pray the rosary/ one decade of the rosary this week in gratitude to Mary as mother of God and as my spiritual mother.