Jesus, Immanuel, Child of Wonder, Lord

Jesus, Immanuel, Child of Wonder, Lord of Life:

As our celebration of your coming is near, we give ourselves to You who first gave Yourself for us; and we place in your strong and loving hands all we care about and love. Into your hands we place:

Those recuperating in hospitals or confined at home, and all those who care for them: Heal and encourage those who are ill or injured, and strengthen and support their caregivers. Into your hands we place: those who grieve today. Hold them tight in your embrace.

Comfort them with the assurance of the resurrection. Give them what…