A Prayer for the Feast of the Visitation of Mary

3 July 2025

O almighty, eternal God, we rightly marvel at the great grace which You have always bestowed upon Your elect and saints, on hearts called and sanctified by You, especially that Mary earnestly hastened over the hill country to her cousin Elizabeth upon the angelic annunciation, and that the baby leaped in Elizabeth's womb at the greeting of Mary. Let Your holy Word also work in and among us, that we may always remain earnestly, vigorously, and willingly obedient and subject to You in matters of faith. Defend us against and steer away, through Your Holy Spirit, all sloth, unwillingness, doubt, and impatience, by which we are so often tarried and hindered in what is good. Make us meek to handle and comprehend Your Word with joy, that what You have fatherly promised to us may be brought to completion. Amen.

        Esaias Heidenreich

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