may the good lord bless you, and those you serve.
God of endless ages, Father of all goodness,
we keep vigil for the dawn of salvation
and the birth of your Son.
With gratitude we recall his humanity,
the life he shared with the sons of men.
May the power of his divinity
help us answer his call to forgiveness and life.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Father,
by the power of your Spirit
you have filled the hearts of your faithful people
with the gifts of love for one another.
Hear the prayers we offer for our relatives and frens.
Give them health of mind and body
that they may do your will with perfect love.
Amen