O Heavenly Father, I again join my voice with the Church and offer this prayer of preparation for the feast of Your birth and I say: Today the Virgin is on her way to the cave where she will give birth in a manner beyond understanding to the Word Who is, in all eternity. Rejoice, therefore, universe, when you hear it heralded: with the angels and the shepherds, glorify Him Who chose to be seen as a new-born Babe, while remaining God in all eternity. Help me, O Lord, to truly understand this great mystery! Help me to also know that this event also reveals Your presence within humanity. I ask this of You Who I call Father, Son and Holy Spirit not only now but forever and ever. Amen.