Place a statue, icon, or picture of Mary beside an open bible at the center of your group. Have group members identify persons you know whose names are a version of the name Mary.
LEADER: Hail Mary, full of grace, as we are.
ALL: We hold your name holy.
LEADER: Holy Mary, mother of God.
ALL: You trusted God’s word, as we must.
LEADER: In you, a mother’s love changes the course of history.
ALL: You gave God flesh to dwell among us.
LEADER: You ponder the mystery of God—
ALL: As we must. Amen.
