Father,
The image of the Virgin is found in your Church.
Mary had a faith that your Spirit prepared and a love that never knew sin,
for you kept her sinless from the first moment of conception.
Trace in our actions the lines of her love,
in our hearts her readiness of faith.
Prepare once again a world for your Son who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
 - US Conference of Catholic Bishops

As you recognize and celebrate the Immaculate Conception, use this prayer to ask for the assistance we need to avoid sin.