A Christmas Prayer

Jesus, the Light of the World, 
as we celebrate your birth 
may we begin to see the world in 
the light of the understanding you give us.  
As you chose the lowly, the outcasts, 
and the poor to receive the greatest 
news the world had ever known, 
may we also imitate you in meekness of heart.  
May we also remember our brothers and sisters 
less fortunate than ourselves in this season of giving. 
Amen.