Prepare My Heart

Jesus, prepare my heart for Christmas. Strengthen my faith that I may truly believe that You are the Son of God born for us as a tiny baby on that Christmas so long ago.

Jesus, prepare my heart for Christmas. Increase my hope that I may truly long for Heaven and trust that You will bring me home to be with You forever.

Jesus, prepare my heart for Christmas. Pour Your love into me that it may flow out to everyone I meet.

Jesus, prepare my heart for Christmas. Fill me with joy that I may truly delight in Your coming.

Jesus, prepare my heart for Christmas. Calm my mind and heart that I may experience true peace.

Jesus, prepare my heart for Christmas. Open me up to the wonder of the season that I may be like a little child who stands in awe of all that You have done, are doing, and will do.

Jesus, prepare my heart for Christmas. Help me to experience Your Real Presence in the Eucharist in a very special way during this season and throughout the year.

Jesus, prepare my heart for Christmas. Permeate my mind and heart with Your Word that I may know You ever better and love You ever more.

Jesus, prepare my heart for Christmas. Shine Your light through me to brighten the world this Christmas and throughout the new year.

Amen.