a Christmas Eve prayer for each of us ...

As I think of those who have lost lived ones or faced various difficult moments such as job loss, facing cancer, or serving our nation in war, to my attention came this prayer in this morning's liturgy:

God our Father, great builder of the heavenly Jerusalem,

you know the number of the stars and call each of them by name.

Heal hearts that are broken,

gather together those who have been scattered,

and enrich us all from the plenitude of your eternal wisdom.

Turn to us, LORD, make haste to help your people ...