Prayer is central to our lives as members of the Mary Ward Family. Our older sisters, who are no longer able to be in active ministry, support us with their prayers, as do many of our friends. We invite you to join us too.
Prayer for the Canonisation of Mary Ward
God, Creator of all that is good, we thank you for giving Mary Ward to the Church and to the world. Impelled by the fire of your love she did not shrink from risks, labours or sufferings.
She lived and worked for you greater glory, for the good of the Church, for the nurture of faith, and for the dignity of women.
She was a pilgrim who spread the joy of the Gospel, a woman for our times.
Grant that through the solemn testimony of the Church the example of her life may be a light for all who seek God’s will.
Amen