O Lord, open my lips.
And my mouth shall proclaim Your praise.

O God, come to my assistance, O Lord, make haste to help me.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit.

As it was in the beginning is now and ever shall be, world without end.

Amen.

Acclamations For Reflection:—

• What a great mystery, what a wonderful sign, that animals should see the Lord, new born, lying in a manger.

• Blessed is the Virgin whose womb was privileged to carry Christ the Lord.

• Hail Mary, full of grace; the Lord is with you.