Leader: Let us take a little quiet time to ask John the Baptist, “What can I do this Christmas?” Pause. Let us present our needs to God in every form of prayer and petitions full of gratitude.
Take turns praying for people about whom you are concerned and/or sharing a way you hear John and Pope Francis calling you to conversion.
Leader: May God’s own peace, which is beyond understanding, stand guard over our minds and hearts in Christ Jesus.
All: May we be a blessing to each other during this season when we long for light. Amen.