Ave Maria Mediations
Jesus, once “hidden” in a manger; now “hidden” in the Holy Eucharist. Let us adore Him!
A Blessed Christmas to you!
Hail and blessed be the hour and a moment at which the son of God was born of the most pure Virgin at a stable at midnight in Bethlehem in the piercing cold. At that hour vouchsafe, we beseech You, to hear our prayers and grant our petitions.
Blessed infant Jesus, come into our lives and our homes in the same way You came into the world on that most glorious night of Your birth. Give us the grace to prepare room in our hearts, our homes, and our lives for Your precious presence. We pray that by that presence, we may forgive everyone who has hurt us and be healed of all of the instances, occurrences, things, and elements of this world which limit a relationship with You.
Give us the grace to never be separated from You. Grant that we may always think first of You; second, of others; and last, of ourselves. Grant that we may always turn to the manger in times of trouble.
Through Jesus Christ and His most blessed Mother. Amen.
From the opening prayer of the Novena to the Christ Child
