Episode Transcript
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In a year that's been marked by uncertainty
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it's comforting to remember that the season of Christmas
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offers us the guarantee of God's love and support
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when we recall the birth of His Son.
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So we pray.
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We adore you, O Christ.
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We bless you, O Incarnate Wonder.
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We acclaim you, O Light of the World.
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We gaze in love, like Mary.
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We stand in awe, like Joseph.
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We shine in joy, like a star.
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O Word-made-flesh, lead us.
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O Wonder of Humanity,
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liberate our desire.
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O Child of Bethlehem, give us new birth.
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Because, our journey is sometimes harsh,
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and our vision clouded, and our hearts are afraid.
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Our lives pass, our dreams float away,
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and our purpose is sometimes unsure.
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Our world seems shattered, and our future blurred,
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our destiny seems like darkness.
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But you bring hope,
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you give life,
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you bear in your small body the immense promise of God.
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Blind us with your radiance.
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And ravish us with your splendour.
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Touch us with your mercy.
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Pour upon us the treasures of your kingdom.
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And bathe us in the brilliance of your light.
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Bring us new birth in your likeness.
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Teach us to marvel in your words.
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To tune our voices to your glory.
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Make us magi of your epiphany.
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We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you.
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Because by your holy incarnation
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You have redeemed the world.
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Amen.
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And so now you might make time to share with others
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a prayer of thanksgiving
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to the God of immense love.
