The Most Holy Trinity gathered in council and issued the decree: “Let us make man in our image and likeness” (Gen 1:26). In the plan of God, Mary is seen as the masterpiece of creation. God is the beginning and end of all creation.
My Lord, I am entirely the work of your omnipotent love.
I adore you, my God, one in nature and triune in Persons.
I thank you, because you have created me for the happiness that is found in you and for your eternal glory.
Save me, I beseech you, by your almighty power!
Glory to God in the highest and peace to people of good will!
Jesus Master, Way and Truth and Life, have mercy on us.
Mary, Queen of Apostles, pray for us.