Christmas Novena

Father of the Word made flesh, we await the coming of your Son,

for you are faithful to your promises of salvation and eternal life

May we prepare ourselves for the birth of your Son,

by meditating upon your word.

Through the Word made flesh may we learn to love each other,

so that Christ will find all of us waiting for him in joyful prayer at the Second Coming.

God of love and mercy, help us follow the example of Mary,

who believed the angel, hastened to help Elizabeth, and welcomed your Son in a cold, bare stable, warming him only with her exceeding love.

God of love, bring us joy and peace;

help us to live united in respect and love for each other.

Let us pray

Hail, and blessed be the hour and moment

At which the Son of God was born

Of a most pure Virgin

At a stable at midnight in Bethlehem

In the piercing cold

At that hour vouchsafe, I beseech You,

To hear my prayers and grant my desires

(mention requests here). 




Through Jesus Christ and His most Blessed Mother. Amen