O Heavenly Father, help me to truly join my voice with my Church and pray: O God, let me celebrate the fore-feast of the Nativity of Christ. Let me join the Magi and the shepherds in their hymns of praise by chanting: Behold, the Savior of mankind has come forth from the Virgin to call back to Himself the whole human race. Heavenly Father, it is my prayer and hope that I will truly celebrate Your birth in a spiritual manner, not allowing myself to be distracted by the way my society celebrates this feast. Open my heart and mind to the great love that this feast expresses. I ask this of You Who I call Father, Son and Holy Spirit not only now but forever and ever. Amen.