God of abundance,                                                                 

as we remember St Mary MacKillop,                                                            strengthen us to walk the way of the cross in our own lives and bring us to the glory of  the resurrection.                                                                                           Through the example of Saint Mary of the Cross may we learn to recognise God’s will  and trust in God’s help.May her life of service awaken in us a deep respect for the poor  and a strong will for justice. 

 May we share in her courage, see with the eyes of Christian love, and learn from her  holy deeds.                     Amen.