Blessing

May the humility of the shepherds,
The perseverance of the wise men,
The joy of the angels,
And the peace of the Christ child
Be God’s gift to us and to people everywhere
This Christmas-time.
And may the blessing of the Christ child
Be always upon us.



May we be blessed,
And know the spirit of joy,
In this season of cold,
For it is also the season of warmth and kindness.
May the cold be melted be the warmth of compassion
And find its way to those in need
May those that are bestowed with plenty
Open their hearts, offering kindliness to those with less
So that those with less, do not know hunger this day
But come to know the love of God, the angels and mankind
So that they, and all of us may be blessed this day and for days to come
John O'Donohue