Gracious Father, who is patient with your children, be present with us despite our follies and foolishness, that we might grow wise and loving as you are, learning your ways and imitating your goodness, becoming like you more and more, through Jesus our brother, who showed us the way to your kingdom and sent us the Holy Spirit with whom you reign forever. Amen.
‘”Look, the virgin shall become pregnant and give birth to a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,” which means, “God is with us.”‘ – Matthew 1:23