Lord, You wished to create me, I would not exist were it not for Your Almighty Power. You created me because You love me, and I want to love You the way You have loved me. Lord, two thousand years ago, mankind walked the earth in darkness, lost by the sin of our first parents. And You, in obedience to the Father and out of love for me, decided to become flesh in the Virgin's womb. You became a man so as to suffer for me, redeem me from my sins, and open the gates of Heaven for me. Thank you for Your Love, Jesus; thank you for being born of the Blessed Virgin. Thank you, dear Mother, for saying yes to God and allowing the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity, Jesus Christ, to become man.

Lord Jesus, You are here with me now. You came into the world to teach me. You left me the path I must take to reach You and possess You forever in the Gospel. Thank you, Jesus, for such love. You truly are Almighty God. I am a poor and miserable creature; and yet You loved me and continue to love me, not only in words, but with real love, love shown in works. That is why I know that You are with me now, in my heart, watching over me. Guide my prayer, Lord, cleanse my soul of all my sins and selfishness and fill it with Your Light and Your Love. Grant me the grace I need most, because without You, I can do nothing.