Eucharistic Prayer

Creator God, In the beginning you formed humanity;

male and female, both in your image.

You mediated your Law through Deborah,

and called Miriam as a prophet.

In time you called Mary;

through her and by your Spirit,

you gave us your Son Jesus Christ to be our Saviour.

You called the Marys, Joanna and Salome

to witness first to the Risen Lord,

and carry the news of resurrection hope to a world in need.

You called Priscilla, Lydia, Junia and Phoebe

to be apostles, leaders and teachers in the early Church

building community and sharing The Way.

You called Julian, Hildegard and Theresa

to lives of prayer and contemplation

gifting others wisdom for their spiritual journeys.

You called Octavia Hill, Rosa Parks and Dorothy Day,

to speak out for the poor and dispossessed

and to challenge unjust structures and transform society.

For the witness and ministry of women,

and all who respond to God’s call,

we gladly thank you.

Contributed by Canon Debbie Flach, Dean of Women's Ministry (Europe)

You can download this prayer here: A Prayer for Women's Ministry