You Shall Name Him Jesus

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

O God, you sent your Son into the poverty and stillness of Bethlehem to dwell among us. As I prepare to celebrate his birth, clear a place for him in my heart. Awaken my hope, deepen my peace, and teach me to welcome Jesus in every person who needs my love. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Let us pause in silence, and bring to mind the intention you are praying for.

In the app, your own saved intention rests here during the silence. The narration stays the same for everyone.

Behold, you will conceive in your womb and give birth to a son, and shall name him 'Jesus.' He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David,

The angel gives Mary a name before the child is born: Jesus, God saves. Christmas is not only a tender scene but the arrival of the Savior into our real need. We prepare best by admitting where we need to be rescued and welcoming the One who comes to do it.

Jesus, Son of the Most High, come into the need I cannot repair by myself. Save me from sin, fear, and everything that keeps me from loving well. Through Mary's faithful yes, teach me to receive you with an open heart and to carry your mercy into the lives of others. Amen.

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee, blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Jesus, eternal Word made flesh, you became small so that no one would be afraid to draw near. Dwell more fully in my life and make my heart your dwelling place. Receive the intention I carry, give light to those who walk in darkness, and fill every home with the peace announced at your birth. Amen.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.