Today our prayer is focused on the rededication off England as the dowry off Mary. Richard II first dedicates England in this way in 1381 in a time of uncertainty and crisis, which certainly makes it seem more appropriate given what is currently happening than when it was first planned. Today we will use parts of the rededication prayer as our prayer as we ask Mary our mother to pray for us at this time.

Let us pray: O Holy Mother of God, pray for us, and assist us as we dedicate ourselves this day. Your Yes at the Annunciation brought our Saviour Jesus into the world, and you invite us to contemplate the great mystery of the Incarnation, sharing your joy in announcing that “the Word was made flesh and lived among us.” May our yes, this day, open our hearts to serve our sisters and brothers in this your Dowry, that they too may share our joy in the Good News that God walks among us. We make this prayer through Christ our Lord.

Amen

(Taken from the Angelus Promise prayer for the rededication)