That this day may be holy, good and joyful
we pray to you, O Lord.

That we may offer to you our worship and our work
we pray to you, O Lord.

That we may strive for the well being of all creation
we pray to you, O Lord.

That in the pleasures and pains of life, we may know the love of Christ and be thankful
we pray to you, O Lord.

That we may be bound together by your Holy Spirit, in communion with all your saints, entrusting one another and all our life to Christ
we pray to you, O Lord.

Let us commend ourselves, and all for whom we pray, to the mercy and protection of God.

Pray: For your family members and loved ones who are far away this Christmas season.