Christmas Eve Prayer

This is especially useful with children, but also speaks from a grown-up's heart. As I wrote it I was aware that there are only so many of us that can truly pray it. Let us remember that there are far too many people in this world that cannot pray it for lack basic necessities, let alone money to buy gifts and festive food. Let us pray for their rest as well - the rest of justice and sustenance.

Jesus, our friend we have been so busy getting ready for your birthday: buying presents, decorating our homes, visiting Santa, cooking extra food. It has been a lot of fun, most of the time.

We would like to rest now.
We would like to rest in the celebration of life and light that Christmas is.
We would like to rest in the peace that only you can bring to our lives and to this world.
We would like to rest knowing that you care for us, that you care for the people we love, and that you care for all the world. Your love is awesome.

In the quiet moments of this night, maybe just before we fall asleep, help us to know your loving presence with us on our earthly journey. and as we awake tomorrow, with the song of happiness in our hearts, as we open the presents, eat the food and take pleasure in being together, let us not forget that you are with us. Indeed, you are the guest of honour.
Happy Birthday Jesus.
Amen.

Peace

Peace. I pray for it for every human being - wherever they might find it, in whomever they might find it.

Peace. When unity and diversity lay down together.

Peace. When we can all breath again.

Peace