Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, our Lady of China

(Diocese of Macau: Spring Festival; Diocese of Hong Kong and the rest of the GCA: Saturday prior to Second Sunday of May)

Entrance Antiphon

Mary became the mother of the eternal king, she maintained the glory of her virginity and was worthy of the joy of motherhood.(P.T.: Alleluia)

Collect

All powerful and eternal God,

You chose Mary as the mother of your Son, and our mother.

Grant we beseech You, that by her prayers,

You may bless the billions of Chinese people with peace and prosperity,

so that the whole Chinese nation would know, love and serve you.

We ask this through Christ our Lord your Son,

who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,

One God, forever and ever. Amen.

Alleluia antiphon

Mary, you are the glory of the Church,

the pride of your people; you have brought us joy.

Prayer over the gifts

Merciful Father, receive the gifts which we offer on your altar today,

in union with our nation, our families, our lives and properties,

our work, our joys and pains;

Through this sacrifice, may we follow Mary’s example,

to find joy in making sacrifice and to offer everything for you.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Post communion

Lord, we have received the sacred body of Your Son on this feast;

through the intercession of Mary, our Lady of China, protect our nation

so that we may follow the example of Mary’s virtue

and faithfully love and serve you.

We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.