Heavenly Father, with eagerness help me to join with all people in celebrating, before its time, the Nativity of Christ. Let me lift up my mind and heart to Bethlehem and contemplate the great Mystery in the cave. Eden was opened when God came forth from the pure Virgin, a perfect Man and perfect God. Wherefore, let me cry out and say, “Holy is God the eternal Father! Holy is the Mighty One, the Incarnate Son! Holy is the Immortal One, the Spirit Paraclete! All-Holy Trinity, glory be to You. I ask Your help and offer praise to You, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, now and ever and forever. Amen.