 "We implore you, through your pure nativity... to give us humility of heart". From the prayer of the fifth day of the Maronite Christmas Novena.
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 "O Lord... Through your body all bodies are purified and all souls are clothed in chastity". From the prayer of the fourth day of the Maronite Christmas Novena.
 "O Admirable Leader, you have guided the people to obey you, not by harshness, but by the tenderness of your love". From the prayer of the third day of the Maronite Christmas Novena.
 "Draw our hearts and minds to contemplate on heavenly gifts…". From the prayer of the second day of the Maronite Christmas Novena.
 "O Beloved of the Father and the sole joy of his heart". From the prayer of the first day of the Maronite Christmas Novena.
 O Lord, since Joseph was not able to discover the mystery; you revealed it to him and chose him to be your foster father and provider. On this day may we give praise to you and rejoice with Joseph and Mary. Maronite Liturgy
 ...the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the holy Spirit that this child has been conceived in her. She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” Mt 1:20-21
 "And you, child, will be called prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways..." Luke 1:76
Image by Fr Lawrence Lew, O.P. @Flickr: This statue of John the Baptizer stands overlooking Rosary Square in Lourdes, France.  With your Mother you went to the mountains of Judea to share a spiritual joy with your Forerunner, who was in the womb of his mother. Fill our spirits with your light and our hearts with your love. Maronite Liturgy
 "Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.” Luke 1:45
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