O Mary, Mother of the Church,
you welcomed the Word with contemplative silence
and bore Him into the world with courageous love.
As you nurtured the early Church in faith,
so now guide your daughters in the Order of Preachers
to walk in the light of truth.
Mother of holy wisdom,
teach us to ponder the mysteries of Christ
in prayer and study,
that our lives may become a living preaching
of the Gospel we profess.
Inspire us, as you inspired our Father Dominic,
to speak with fire and compassion,
to love with purity and strength,
and to serve the Church in humility and joy.
Shelter our communities under your mantle,
that we may dwell in unity of mind and heart,
radiating the peace of Christ to a divided world.
O Mary, faithful disciple and radiant teacher,
pray for us, your daughters, that we may one day join you
in the eternal praise of the Blessed Trinity,
to whom be glory forever. Amen.