Mary had a faith that your Spirit prepared and a love that
never knew sin,
for you kept her sinless from the first moment of
her conception.
Trace in our actions the lines of her love,
in our hearts her readiness of faith.
Prepare once again a world for your Son who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
--- from Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers
For the December 8, 2017 Daily Reading visit the website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops at www.usccb.org/bible/readings/120817.cfm.