give us a sense
of the fullness of God
in our own lives.
Because Jesus was with you
all women are full of graces
too long denied,
too long undeveloped.
Blessed are you
as a woman.
Without you the Incarnation
would never have been possible.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us
so that Jesus may be seen
in the women of our day
now and for all eternity.
Amen
Joan Chittister