The Entrance of Mary

O Merciful Father, as I prepare to celebrate Your birth and manifestation to Your world in the Person of Your Son Jesus, give me the great gift of inward peace. Command the winds and storms of my unruly passions. Subdue my proneness to love created things too much. Make me forbearing and kind to others so that I may avoid quarrels and contentions and help me make this time of the Winter Feasts truly a time of joy and happiness not only for me but for all those who are a part of my life. Teach me to constantly seek after and acquire that resignation to Your will which alone can bring me inner peace. I ask your help and offer praise to You, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and ever and   forever. Amen.