THE NATIVITY
FRUIT: POVERTY OF SPIRIT
Lord, You came into this world in a most unexpected way. May I always look for You in prayer and see You acting in my life even when it is in ways I do not expect.
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We pray that we are humble enough to allow God to be born into our hearts.
Hail Mary...
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We pray that we accept that God’s ways are not always our ways but do lead us to ultimate happiness.
Hail Mary...
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We pray that we follow the signs to Jesus like the wise men and the shepherds at his birth.
Hail Mary...
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Rejoice that God so loved us that he humbled himself and took human form in the person of Jesus.
Hail Mary...
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We pray that we see Jesus in everyone, even our enemies.
Hail Mary...
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We pray that like the shepherds in the fields, we make time to be with Jesus through prayer.
Hail Mary...
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We pray for forgiveness for the times where we haven’t accepted God’s plan for us.
Hail Mary...
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We pray for forgiveness for the times we haven’t seen Jesus in our brothers and sisters.
Hail Mary...
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We pray that we are open to God’s message even when it comes in unlikely ways.
Hail Mary...
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We pray that we make an effort to attend Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.
Hail Mary...
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And Joseph too went up from Galilee from the town of Nazareth to Judea, to the city of David that is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, to be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. (Luke 2:4-5)
Hail Mary...
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While they were there, the time came for Her to have Her child, and She gave birth to Her firstborn son. She wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. (Luke 2:5-7)
Hail Mary...
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Now there were shepherds in that region living in the fields and keeping the night watch over their flock. The angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were struck with great fear. (Luke 2:8-9)
Hail Mary...
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The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” (Luke 2:10)
Hail Mary...
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“For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord.” (Luke 2:11)
Hail Mary...
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So they went in haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger. (Luke 2:16)
Hail Mary...
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When they saw this, they made known the message that had been told them about this child. (Luke 2:17)
Hail Mary...
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All who heard it were amazed by what had been told them by the shepherds. (Luke 2:18)
Hail Mary...
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And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in Her heart. (Luke 2:19)
Hail Mary...
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Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, just as it had been told to them. (Luke 2:20)
Hail Mary...
