Lord Jesus, you were born in the humblest of circumstances: instead of in a palace, Mary gave birth in an innkeeper’s stable. And yet, people of faith around the world celebrate your birth. Thank you for choosing to come among us; thank you for living as we live, for understanding our joys and struggles as one of us. Thank you for the good news you brought us, the example you set for each one of us to live honestly and generously. Thank you for the gift of forgiveness and reconciliation. This day, help us to recommit ourselves to your commandment to love one another as you have loved us.
Amen.
