Image of Ann, Mary and Jesus by Leonardo da VinciMary,
White Dawn,
you were created and nurtured for nine months
within the womb of a holy woman, Ann
who was unware that she and her husband, Zachary
seeded and raised
the purest womb that would host
the Child
who brings heaven to earth,
as a gift.
Holy Mary, blessed among all women,
pray for us now,
and at the hour of our death.
Amen.