God, ever-faithful and ever-near, you gave us a role model of holiness in Mary, whom you created perfect and full of grace so that she might be ready to birth your beloved Son into our imperfect world.

May Mary's obedient reply, her fiat, inspire our humble response of faith: "Here I am, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word." Help us to courageously imitate Mary's free choice, accept your invitation to bear love to the world, and bring Christ to all we meet.

Hail Mary, full of grace, pray for us!

Amen.