…that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Father, receive their sacrifice in union with your Son’s on the cross and give them the reward he has earned for them in his passion, death, and resurrection. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
The world owes such people unstinting honor, gratitude, and praise.
Hail Mary, full of grace.
Our Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb,
Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners,
now and at the hour of our death.
Amen.