Dear Lord,  

Thank you for all our special relationships especially those with our mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters.  Thank you for the Love given and shared between Jesus and his Mother Mary and the complete trust and honesty which they shared with each other.  Thank you for the Bible stories which tell us about their lives, where Love, Honesty and Grace were at the centre.  Help us as we listen and read the Bible to have a special relationship with Jesus as Lord and Saviour.  Help us also to honour the unique way that Mary shares in your gracious Love for all people. 

Through Jesus Christ our Lord,

Amen