Christmas daybook, 1: and she gave birth to her firstborn son

My Christmas daybook for these 12 days of celebrating. Join me, won't you? 

Opening prayer: 

Give me Lord, a spirit of celebration, so I can revel in the magnitude of your joy 

and your renewal of the human heart. Amen.

(Emilie Griffin)

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look

Nativity With the Torch, Le Nain Brothers - source

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read

Luke 2:1-7, 8-20: and she gave birth to her firstborn son

{all readings for the day: Isaiah 62:6-12; Psalm 97; Titus 3:4-7; Luke 2:(1-7), 8-20}

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pray

O God, you make us glad by the yearly festival of the birth of your only Son Jesus Christ: Grant that we, who joyfully receive him as our Redeemer, may with sure confidence behold him when he comes to be our Judge; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.(source)

O Lord our God, we will give you thanks forever. Amen.

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listen

For Unto Us a Child | Listen for free at bop.fm

For Unto Us a Child, The Cathedral Choir & Orchestra

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do

Spend a few minutes looking at the nativity scene today.

Click the play button for scenes from a Creche Festival

12 Ways to Savor 12 Days of Christmas

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