God of love,
We want to thank you for giving us
the gift of Mother Josepha
as co-foundress of our
Congregation.

We praise you
for her loving heart
and maternal care for all,
especially the poor,
sick and needy –
the expression of the compassion of the Father
for humanity, made visible
in the life and mission of Jesus Christ.

The love of blessed
Mother Josepha for your Spirit
made her a woman
of exceptional sensitivity and simplicity,
with a deep desire to do only your will,
offering herself totally for the mission of your Son.

Open our hearts to see your presence everywhere.
and hear the people’s cry for love and life
so that, like Mother Josepha,
we become ever more your missionaries,
with the heart always ready
for you and your people at all times and in all places.
Amen.

Original in Portuguese in the book “Orações Vocacionais e Missionárias”
Missionárias Servas do Espírito Santo – Brasil