Gracious Father, You are the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end.
This week, I embrace the transition into the new year with openness and hope.
Eternal God, as this year draws to a close,
God our Father, You gave us the Holy Family as a model of love, faith, and holiness
Heavenly Father, we remember today the innocent children slaughtered by Herod's cruelty.
Beloved Father, Saint John rested his head on the heart of Your Son at the Last Supper
Lord Jesus, even as Stephen faced death by stoning,
Father, we thank You for sending Your Son on this Christmas Day.
Almighty God, today joy floods the earth because Your eternal Word became flesh
Let us increase our thanks and pray for courage as we think about Joseph and Mary setting out in trust into the unfamiliar and unknown. I pause at…