Mary, woman of the promise

(short introduction)

Mary, woman of the promise;
vessel of your people's dreams:
Through your open, willing spirit
waters of God's goodness streamed.

Mary, song of holy wisdom
sung before the world began:
Faithful to the Word within you,
as you bore God's wondrous plan.

Mary, morning star of justice;
mirror of the radiant Light:
In the shadows of life's journey,
be a beacon for our sight.

Mary, model of compassion;
wounded by your off-spring's pain:
When our hearts are torn by sorrow,
teach us how to love again.

Mary, woman of the gospel:
humble home for treasured seed:
Help us to be true disciples,
bearing fruit in word and deed.

Music: Quem Pastores German Carol (14th C)