An Advent/Christmas Season Litany
Mary, Mother of God, Pray for Us
Joseph, her most blessed spouse, Pray for Us
St Gabriel, the angelic messenger, Pray for Us
Elizabeth, cousin of the Blessed Virgin, Pray for Us
Zechariah, singer in praise and thanksgiving, Pray for Us
John the Baptist, final prophet of Old Covenant, Pray for Us
Isaiah, the Christmas Prophet, Pray for Us
Saints Matthew, Mark and John, writers of the gospels, Pray for Us
St Luke, gospel chronicler of Mary, Pray for Us
St John, the evangelist and Mary's caretaker, Pray for Us
White-robed children martyrs of innocence, Pray for Us
Shepherds led by angels, Pray for Us
Magi with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh, Pray for Us
St Stephen, apostle and martyr, Pray for Us
St Elizabeth Ann Seton, convert and religious, Pray for Us
The Holy Family of Joseph, Mary and the Christ Child, Pray for Us
All the angels and saints in Heaven, Pray for Us
Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us
Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, Receive our prayers.
In the name of the father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Amen.
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Epiphany of the Christ Child (An Original Poem)
Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for being born;
To a handmaid, a virgin, a woman all adorn.
With youth, beauty and a gentle sinless way;
A tabernacle who's womb nourished your holy stay.
The magi arrived with gold, frankincense and myrrh;
They knew of Herod's plot to kill, murdered in a blur.
He was jealous and angry for his kingship was at stake;
He couldn't believe a newborn destined to save the human race!
The magi were wiser than Herod ever thought;
Changing their route quietly, never getting caught.
An angel warned Joseph, flee with Mary and You!
Thank God for the safety since danger would ensue.
The epiphany is a time we joyfully praise your birth;
You, Oh Lord, divine made human to reign on earth.
Performing amazing miracles, healing sinners who crossed your path;
Never showing believers discouragement or wrath.
You later died on the cross to save us from our sins,
But today we honor your birth, your manifestation begins!
Happy Epiphany!
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