December 24/25, 2025

Christmas Eve/Day

For Leo, our Pope, and all leaders in the Church. May Christ become our food this Christmas Day. May the miracles of new life change our hearts forever.

We pray to the Lord.

For new ears to hear joy in our world. May our hearts be open well beyond our cynicism to live the miracles of Jesus Christ. May we feast on joyfulness this day.

We pray to the Lord.

For birthing doulas, pediatric nurses and nighttime caregivers for newborns. May hope be born this night in out-of-the-way places. May God inspire all who help in the birthing process of the next generation.

We pray to the Lord.

For a new birth of kindness in our nation. May love be our guide and hope fill our hearts this Christmas Day. May laborers, teachers, kitchen crews, hospital assistants, politicians and housekeepers know our gratitude this day for creating a better world.

We pray to the Lord.

For elder members of our families. May we not ignore the stories about our past. May our grandparents be filled with childlike joy and wonder this Christmas.

We pray to the Lord.

For runaway youth and foster children this Christmas. May our young find home and kindheartedness among families. May our struggling children find consolation in the birth of Jesus Christ.

We pray to the Lord.

 For families who face divorce this season. May all families know the love of Christ Jesus this Christmas. May the Holy Spirit inspire couples this day and hold our children close in warmth and comfort. 

We pray to the Lord.

For people saddened by grief this Christmas. May all people who recall the loss of a loved one find hope today. May we look beyond the glitter and fancy giftwrap to know our true gifts of the season.

We pray to the Lord.

For our loved ones who have died since last Christmas. May our holiday tables remember the love that has brought us to this generation. May our loved ones rest in the hope of Christ for all eternity.

We pray to the Lord.