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A Christmas Grace<\/p>\n

O most high, gracious God, we give thanks this day for the birth of your Son, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ:<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Born in a poor stable, He brought us the riches of Heaven; \u00a0<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Born in loneliness and rejection, He brought us into His own Holy Family.<\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Born in the darkness of a winter night, He brought us the Light that conquers all despair;<\/p>\n

Pour out your blessing, O Lord, upon these fruits from your creation, given to nourish our bodies, as we remember those who are hungry, or in any need or trouble;<\/p>\n

Pour out your blessing, O Lord, upon our friends and families, gathered, and distant, as we remember the stranger, and all those who are alone, or frightened, or grieving;<\/p>\n

Pour out your blessing, O Lord, upon our hearts, and souls, and minds, that we may become bearers of Your Light into this world of darkness, this world You love eternally.<\/p>\n

All this we ask in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, world without end, unto ages of ages. Amen.<\/p>\n

\u00a0SC+, 2009<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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