With a wonderful song of joy, Mary teaches us to praise the Lord. To her we acclaim:
Rejoice my Spirit in God my Saviour
Great things has the Lord done for us, Precious and almighty, holy is his name.
My Spirit rejoices in God my Saviour
He looks upon the humility of his children, and his goodness extends to those who fear him.
My Spirit rejoices in God my Saviour
Let us address our prayer of supplication to Mary. As children to our mother, to her we say
Mother of God, give me a simple heart.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, keep me a childlike heart, pure and transparent. Grant me a simple heart, which does not linger to savour the sadness of everyday life.
Mother of God, give me a simple heart.
A humble heart, that loves without demanding to be loved back, happy to open itself to other hearts, sacrificing itself before your divine Son.
Mother of God, give me a simple heart.
And may the God of hope fill us with profound joy. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen.