Maryknoll Missionary Disciples

Holy One! Gracious God.

Whose breath of love

Brought forth all of creation.

We gather on this holy day in joy,

To remember, and to celebrate

How your love knows no bounds or limits.

To  show us your love,

You became one of us.

In a poor baby

 born thousands of years ago

In backward place, to unknown people

In an irregular family situation.

Yet through Jesus you showed us

Your plan for creation;

A kingdom of love and justice

Where peace prevails and

right relationship reigns.

As we gather at our feast this day,

With our family and friends,

Send your blessing on us and our food.

Fill us with your joy so that your love

Bubbles out of us and rains down

On everyone we encounter.

Keep us mindful that all is gift.

Let us not forget our brothers and sisters

who go this day without food.

May your love reach them

through our generosity.

May everyday this year

Be for us Christmas

A time, again and again,

When you are born in each of us

To be your face of love

In the world around us.