Merry Christmas

 

 

 

 

 

 

hile you lived among us,
you showed us that obedience to the will of
God is the path to the Kingdom of heaven.
Though the world was engulfed in war
and had forgotten the ways of God,
you never ceased to care for the sick, the homeless,
the weak and the spiritually lost.
You did not let the coldness of hatred enter into your being,
but showed compassion toward all God's children.
Now, O faithful witness of Christ our God,
look down from your heavenly abode upon those
who raise their voice to you in prayer.
Intercede for us before the Throne of God,
that we may be strengthened in love for God and
love for our neighbor.
Grant us the grace to see God's image
in every human being.
Through word and deed, you taught us to be patient
in suffering,
joyful in time of adversity, and to put one's trust in God's
providence at all times,
at every place and in each circumstance during our lifetime.
Grant us to see our countless voluntary and involuntary sins.
Renew our faith and trust in the Living God and
His forgiveness.
At the hour of our death, take us by the hand,
granting us the courage to stand before the awesome judgement
seat of Christ.
May we be counted worthy of the joy of the eternal Kingdom
awaiting all those Who love Christ with their whole hearts.

 Amen.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Charlotte Church & Placido Domingo - Oh Holy Night