Collect of the day

Faithful to your promise, O God,

you have lifted up the lowly,

clothing with heavenly splendour

the woman who bore Christ, our life and resurrection.

Grant that the Church, prefigured in Mary, may bear Christ to the world

and come to share his triumph.

We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,

God for ever and ever. Amen

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