July 17th San Marcellina. Prayer to be recited today

Lord, you who loved the Virgin Marcellina,

give us to remain faithful to our splendid Christian vocation,

give us the joy of being children and brothers with you in Baptism.

Let our life be a praise to you,

as was that of Santa Marcellina.

Help us to teach you to our brothers, to serve you in them,

to be as transparent and simple as she was in her daily life,

made of love, sacrifice, celebration.

We ask you, Lord, for the ardent intercession of this strong woman,

who gave herself and your light to the brothers. Amen.