O Holy One whose face we have long waited to see, on the eve of Christmas we gather here in the peaceful quiet with grateful hearts. We come here to withdraw from the commotion of this season and to draw near to you, basking in the delight of your fulfilled promise that you have drawn near to us.
On the Eve of Christmas we pray that you may grant to us the faith of Mary, granting within us the trust that You can and will do something amazing within us and through us. May we, by your grace, accept the call that has been given to each of us to be Godbearers.
On the Eve of Christmas we pray that you might give us the courage of Joseph, bestowing upon us the willingness to embrace the uncertainty that comes when You are among us, dreaming up a new dream for us. Help us to have the audacity to believe that to whatever You are calling us is far better than anything we can imagine on our own.
On the Eve of Christmas we pray that you may give us the joy of the Shepherds. May we each have the trust to leave behind our burdens so that we may seek out your face. May we each leave your manger with gladness in our hearts; praising you and basking in the Divine Truth that we are no longer alone in this life, and that You are with us. May we sing of your glory as we consider your wonderful works.
On the Eve of Christmas we pray that Love may be reborn into our hearts and into the hearts of all your people. May we, empowered by the Love you have shown us through Christmas, journey together remembering that above all else, we are called to love you and to love each other.
We pray these things tonight in the name of Emmanuel.
Amen.
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