December 16–24  &  Dec. 26–Jan. 3

Father, in the wonder of the Incarnation, Your Eternal Word has brought to the eyes of faith a new and radiant vision of your Glory. In Him we see You, our God, made visible and are so caught up in love of the God we cannot see.

At Christmas, You fill our hearts with joy as we recognize in Christ the revelation of Your Love. No eye can see His Glory as our God, yet now He is seen as one like us.

Christ is Your Son before all ages, yet now He is born in time. He has come to lift up all things to Himself, to restore unity to creation, and to lead mankind from exile into Your Heavenly Kingdom.

At Christmas in Jesus a new light has dawned upon the world; God the  Eternal Word has taken upon Himself our human weakness, giving our mortal nature immortal value. So marvelous is this oneness between You, our God, and man, that in Christ You restore to man the gift of everlasting life.

For the love of Jesus, Your Divine Son become man for us, I beg of you, grant me rich graces during this joyful season of Christmas. I ask especially for this favor: (Mention your request).

In honor of the birth of Jesus, grant what I ask if it be Your Holy Will.