Mary Elizabeth Lange

          O Almighty and Eternal God, You granted Mother Mary Lange extraordinary trust in Your providence.  You endowed her with humility, courage, holiness and an extraordinary sense of service to the poor and sick.  You enabled her to found the Oblate Sisters of Providence and provide educational, social and spiritual ministry especially to the African American community.  Mother Lange's love for all enabled her to see Christ in each person, and the pain of prejudice and racial hatred never blurred that vision.

          Deign to raise her to the highest honors of the altar in order that, through her intercession, more souls may come to a deeper understanding and a more fervent love of You.

          Heavenly Father, glorify Your heart by granting also this favour (here mention your request) which we ask through the intercession of Your faithful servant, Mother Mary Lange.

Imprimatur:  Most Reverend William H. Keeler, Archbishop of Baltimore, November 15, 1991