Father, as we make the transition from the celebration of Your blessed Son's birth to a new year of opportunity, illuminate our hearts with the Light of the World, the radiance of the presence of Christ. Tomorrow, oh Lord, won't You do wonders among us? May our lives show forth Your love in a dark and weary world. Teach us to befriend, and love with Your love, the lost; to serve the poor; to reconcile with our enemies; to love our neighbors as ourselves.
Turn our eyes upon Jesus and help us keep our eyes on Him. Keep us ever faithful in Your ministry and service until our Lord Jesus comes for the final victory when we shall feast with all Your saints in the joy of Your eternal presence.
Through Christ, with Christ, in Christ and in the unity of the Spirit, may all glory and honor be Yours, almighty God, now and forever. Amen. mjm
