God of power and might, through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, empty us of all that is ­self-centered, fill us with your Spirit, and center our lives on your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Prayer taken from Magnificat—Morning Prayer, Saturday, April 30, 2022.

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