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My Little Christmas Prayer Book by Maïte Roche
CTS Children’s Books
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In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Soon it will be Christmas! Day after day, Jesus, I wait for you, and I’m getting ready for your coming. We will have a party to celebrate your birth. Come to us, Jesus, we are ready to welcome you, light up our hearts, they are full of love for you. Come, Lord Jesus! Amen.
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In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Thank you, my God. Thank you, loving Father, for Jesus, your beloved Son. With the Angels, I sing of your wonders: “Glory to God in the highest and peace on earth to the people he loves! Glory to God! Glory to God!� Amen.
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In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Noel, Noel! Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Jesus, we are coming to you to celebrate and sing for joy. Guide our steps with your light! Jesus, we are coming to you. A Child is born this day for us! Happy Christmas! Amen.
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In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Jesus, little baby lying in the manger, close to Mary and Joseph, you are looking at us and you love us. Together with the astonished shepherds on Christmas night, Jesus, I am looking at you and I love you. Amen.
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In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Thank you, Lord, for Christmas Day. It’s so good to be loved! Thank you, Lord, for this day of celebration. It’s so good to share the happiness you give us! Amen.
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