Savior, Messiah, and Lord –
In those days…the time came…
for a decree…for registration…for returning to Bethlehem…for Mary to deliver You, wrap You in bands of cloth, and lay You in a manger.
May the mystery of Your incarnation be good news of great joy for all people, and may we join heaven’s song, Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom God favors!
Amen and amen.
(The Nativity of the Lord is December 25.)