Mercy Associates are asked to pray on the 12th day of each month to remind them of the Foundation of the Sisters of Mercy on December 12th 1831. Each Associate is asked to light a candle in solidaritty with all other Mercy Associates throughout England, Scotland and Wales and pray for each other.
| Lord, God, | As I light this candle, let your light enter the hearts of all Mercy Associates, that we may see your path before us. May this holy light teach us to live in true righteousness when we are tempted to betray the commitments we have made. Grant us the gift of wisdom that we may step forward with faith and courage. I make this prayer in the name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Our Lady of Mercy, Pray for us. Catherine McAuley, pray for us |