Most Holy Trinity, I continue my petition for Your help in preparing myself to celebrate the real meaning of Christmas. I find it so difficult to keep focused on the spiritual meaning of this feast because of the great focus my society places on gift-giving and merry-making as the way to observe the day. Help me to intensify my fasting and prayer so that I can celebrate Christmas in a spiritual manner, offering thanks to You, my Loving God. I know that Christmas is truly a day that celebrates Your great love for me and all humankind. Therefore give me the strength to be truly thankful for the gift of life which this feast truly makes know to me. I ask this of You Who I call Father, Son and Holy Spirit not only now but forever and ever. Amen.