For the Church: that Christ may be born in our hearts so that God may be shown to all who live in darkness and are in need of hope

For an outpouring of God's favor in our time; for a rekindling of a childlike spirit of wonder and awe; and for openness to all the gifts and invitations that God extends to us

For a deeper gratitude: that our minds and hearts may be opened to appreciate all that God has done for us

For a greater awareness of our true identity: that we may recognize our call to be children of God and manifest in our lives God’s love and compassion

For all peoples on the earth: for peace and good will; for reconciliation and forgiveness; and for an end to violence, warfare and terrorism

For healing for the human family: that God who became human may help us recognize the dignity of each person who was made in the image and likeness of God

For all who are recovering from natural disasters, are homeless, are refugees, are in the hospital: that the coming of Christ may bring hope, healing and new possibilities for them

For all children: that they may be welcomed into this world with joy, nurtured and cared for as they grow, and encouraged to dream great things

For all who are new parents: that they may recognize the gift of God that they hold and faithfully nurture the gifts and talents that God has given their child

For a healing of all fear: that the angel’s message, Fear Not, may free us and all the human family from the bonds of fear and impel us to live boldly

For all who will be opening gifts: that we may recognize how loved and blest we are and share our gifts with all who enter our lives

For all who have no gifts this night (day), particularly children: that they will recognize God’s gift of love to them and that God will bless them with an experience of being truly loved this day

For reconciliation in families: that God will heal old wounds and help us to recognize the gift of each person

For all who are traveling or away from home this night (day), particularly members of the military: that God will guide their movements, preserve them in love, and bring them home safely

For peace in Bethlehem, the West Bank and Israel: that God will open new communication and understanding between all who live in the Holy Land