O Mary, Mother of us all, you have taught us the meaning of true friendship by your constant concern for helping and pleasing others, primarily your own Divine Son. Your life is a perfect example of genuine interest, generosity, courtesy, warmth and unselfishness.

Mary help us to make this date strengthen true friendship in our hearts. Only then will it be worthy to be offered to your Son as a pledge of our respect for Him and for each other. Help us to be an occasion of grace to each other and to all who share these hours with us. Protect us body and soul. Make us aware of the presence of God in one another.

Keep us chaste, O Virgin most pure. Make us wise, O Virgin most prudent. Brighten our date with laughter, O Cause of our Joy.We will then be rich in mind and heart for having shared each other’s company. We will strengthen in true friendship for you, for your Son, and for each other, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Imprimatur: +William O. Brady, S.T.D., Archbishop of St. Paul, April 16, 1959

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