A SPECIAL PRAYER: JANUARY 1

A SPECIAL PRAYER: JANUARY 1

[Luke 2:16-21] 

We kneel in the midst of the scene of Betlehem once again. We can only marvel at what has happened here. 

This little one, this infant, wrapped warmly and held so tenderly, is not only the Son of Mary, but the Son of God Himself. 

This mother, whose face is lighted by a small fire, whose face is shining from the fire within, is the Mother of God. It is frightening to be here, but the angel said not to be afraid. This Jesus has come into the world for our salvation, so we can be temples of God, so we can also be filled with our Lord and give birth to Him through the way we live and are. 

Rid us, Lord, of all sin and let us be filled with Your light and fire. Amen. 

SOURCE: THE PRAYERS OF FATHER KILLIAN –  A Franciscan Missionary’s Guide to Daily Devotion. 

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