Marths, Mary and Lazarus of Bethany: Companions of our Lord

O God, who gave us the gift of home and family, come and stay with us as You did through your Son in Bethany with Martha, Mary and Lazarus. Help us experience your abiding presence, loving kindness and the power of your resurrection. By your grace make us constant in devotion, loyal in love, lovely in life, firm in resolution, and courageous in action even in the midst of sorrows and adversities; Through Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit one God now and forever more. Amen.