## The Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ
+ When the dark of night comes and I find an urgent need for shelter for my family or myself. Do I trust that the Lord will provide? Am I patient with those I encounter?
+ Am I sympathetic to the urgent need of others? Do I look for a way to help even if it is just pointing out a possibility?
+ Do I expect a royal welcome, to be treated with honour and respect? Or do I go in love with the expectation to be of service?
+ Our Lord was born in the town of Bethlehem ‘House of Bread’ in a manger where animals are fed; to be ‘bread’ for us. Do I treasure and reverence the precious Holy Eucharist. The true bread from heaven which gives us eternal life!
+ Like the shepherds who were rough and uncouth men, do I heed the call of angels sent to come and witness my Lord and God? To witness His glory and to participate in singing the praises of God.
+ Like the magi am I open to the promptings of the Holy Spirit so that I may be led to the feet of Jesus. Do I bring with me the gifts of my heart and soul; the very best of myself fit for my King!
+ Sweet Jesus you were born to die for us, so that through You we have eternal life with You, God our Father and the Holy Spirit. Together with the Angels and Saints may I always adore You singing Glory to God in the highest!
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