At Christmas we celebrate the gift of Jesus, our hope and peace, Jesus, the light of the world.
Scripture, Prayer and Reflection at Christmas
In this booklet you will find the Gospel of the day, a Gospel reflection and prayers for each the twelve days of Christmas.
The booklet can be viewed on a computer, tablet or mobile. It can also be printed at home.
You are invited to spend time with scripture, reflection and prayer. You may want to use this booklet in your private prayer or find a time to gather each day with your family.
We pray this Christmas that each of us will rediscover the meaning of Our Lord's Nativity and the great hope that it proclaims for the world.
May you have a happy, holy, safe and peaceful Christmas and New Year.
This booklet of scripture, prayer and reflection has been produced by The Northern Pastoral Network: a group of laity, clergy and religious.
"Centred in Christ, we the Northern Pastoral Network, gather to nurture, support and inspire each other in ourministries. This enables us to share ideas, initiatives and resources to build and enrich our faith communities."
The Northern Pastoral Network is comprised of the:
ARCHDIOCESE OF ARMAGH, DIOCESE OF CLOGHER, DIOCESE OF DERRY, DIOCESE OF DOWN & CONNOR, DIOCESE OF KILMORE, DIOCESE OF DROMORE, DIOCESE OF RAPHOE.
Novena at the crib
Saint Andrew Novena
Hail and blessed be the hour and moment in which
the Son of God was born of the most pure Virgin Mary,
at midnight, in Bethlehem, in the piercing cold.
In that hour vouchsafe, I beseech Thee,
O my God, to hear my prayer and grant my desires through
the merits of Our Saviour Jesus Christ,
and of His blessed Mother.
