We pray with Mary and Joseph
As they gaze on their new born Son.
Wrapped in swaddling clothes,
And lying in the manger.
While the animals in the stable,
Use their breaths to keep the Child warm.

We pray with the Heavenly Hosts,
As they appear to the shepherds.
Who were out in the fields tending their flocks,
Singing "Glory to God in the highest and on earth,
Peace and good will to all men."

We pray with the shepherds as they go to see,
What the angels told them about a new born child.
Lying in a manger as they knelt down to pray,
Adoring this child of destiny who would one day
Be known as the Lamb of God.

We pray with the Three Kings coming from the East,
By following a Star that leads them to the stable.
In Bethlehem as they entered they knelt down and
Bending down in adoration they presented this Child,
With gifts of Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh.
May we all be so humble in honoring Christ our King.

We pray for all those who have wondered away
From their Mother the Church that this very special,
And beautiful season, will be a reminder to come home
With all peoples and join in this great celebration.

As we pray at the Crib, we ask that this Baby Jesus
Will give us many gifts, such as peace to all and
Good will to all peoples and Nations.

Sr. Mary Elizabeth Sheffer O.Carm