O Mary conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee, so that the thirst of Jesus might be satisfied and his world become something beautiful for God, a kingdom of love, where you, O Mary Mother of Jesus, can be a mother to me and to all, now and forever, Amen.

This text was written by

Fr. James McCurry, OFM Conv.

in honor of the beatification of

Mother Teresa, October 19, 2003.
With ecclesiastical approval,

Archdiocese of New York