Jesus was born in the dark of the night, enlightened by the glory of the angels … may Christians everywhere so love in the power of Jesus that they may give the light of hope and mercy to the world of today
[READER:] WORD MADE FLESH…
[response:] Fill our world with Peace
Jesus was born as Angels cry out for peace on earth … may peoples of every land resist all cries for war, and instead build a future of Peace: may the Prince of Peace be with the Palestinian and Jewish peoples of the Land of Jesus’ birth; and may we bring about miracles of peace throughout the Middle East, Yemen, and Cameroon, Burundi and Congo; and among all peoples denied justice and freedom
WORD MADE FLESH…
Jesus was born homeless and poor in the stable … may we build a nation that ensures the dignity of decent housing and wages to every family, where there is room for the stranger, the refugee and those seeking safe asylum; may we build a world no longer divided between rich and poor; may we build people of hope, healing and new life – we pray especially for working in refugee camps around the world this Christmas
WORD MADE FLESH…
Jesus was comforted and warmed by the Ox and Donkey … may we learn to be at one with our good earth and all creatures, no longer abusing our environment, but reverencing the divine creation, and healing our Mother Earth from the ravages of Climate Warming
WORD MADE FLESH…
Some 2000 years ago, Jesus was welcomed by the poor shepherds … may we find Jesus always in the world of the poor, discovering him as he walks the streets of our Inner City: may the people among whom we live find in Jesus the Good News of great joy that will give new meaning and purpose to their lives
WORD MADE FLESH…
For the sick and housebound, for the elderly and lonely, for those struggling with terminal illness: in particular for those who are isolated, unwell or in hospital during the Christmas season, and especially ….
for all who have died recently: … and all killed in the Indonesian Tsunami and by war and violence around the world;
for all whose Christmas is shadowed by the memory of a loved ones anniversary, as we pray for …
WORD MADE FLESH…
Mary and Joseph, teach us to wonder at the love that is Jesus, and pray with us for the peace of our world
HAIL MARY…
Let us bring the cries of humanity and our hearts’ needs to the new-born King…