God our Father, You loved us so much you sent us your only Son, Jesus, born of the Virgin Mary, to save us and lead us back to you.

We pray that, with your blessing, these images of Jesus might be a sign of your presence and love in our homes.

Good Father, give your blessing to all who gather with us this Christmas, our family and friends.

Open our hearts, that we might receive Jesus in joy, do always what he asks of us, and see him in those who need our love.

We ask this in the name of Jesus, your beloved Son, who came to give peace to the world. You, who live and reign forever and ever.

Amen