Gospel Reading: Luke 2: 16-21
The shepherds went in haste to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known the message that had been told them about this child. All who heard it were amazed by what had been told them by the shepherds. And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart. Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, just as it had been told to them. When eight days were completed for his circumcision, he was named Jesus, the name given him by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
Dearest Mother Mary, you loved your Divine Son with a perfect love.
Your heart burned with an unquenchable fire of motherly charity.
Your bond with Jesus was one that was perfect in every way.
Help me to open my heart to that same love you share with me.
Come be my mother and care for me as you cared for your Son.
May I also love you with the love Jesus had for you and with the love He now lavishes upon you in Heaven.
Mother Mary, the Mother of God, pray for us.
Amen
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