December 24, 2023
O Divine Infant,
after the wonders of Your birth in Bethlehem,
You wished to extend Your infinite mercy
to the whole world by calling the Wise Men
by heavenly inspiration to Your crib,
which was in this way changed into a royal throne.
You graciously received those holy men
who were obedient to the divine call
and hastened to Your feet.
They recognized and worshipped You as Prince of Peace,
the Redeemer of mankind, and the very Son of God.
Show us also Your goodness and almighty power.
Enlighten our minds, strengthen our wills,
and inflame our hearts to know You,
to serve You, and to love You in this life,
that we may merit to find our joy in You
eternally in the life to come.