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Blessing the Christmas Tree
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LEADER:
Let us glorify Christ our light, who brings salvation and peace into our midst, now and forever.
R/. Amen
My brothers and sisters, amidst signs and wonders, Christ Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea: his birth brings joy to our hearts and enlightenment to our minds. With this tree, decorated and adorned, may we welcome Christ among us; may its lights guide us to the perfect light.
Lord God, let your blessing come upon us as we illumine this tree. May the light and cheer it gives be a sign of the joy that fills our hearts. May all who delight in this tree come to the knowledge and joy of salvation. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
R/. Amen
The lights of the tree are then illuminated. The leader concludes the rite by saying:
May the God of glory fill our hearts with peace and joy, now and forever. R/. Amen.
The blessing concludes with a verse from “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”:
O come, thou dayspring, come, and cheer our spirits by thine advent here;disperse the gloomy clouds of night, and death’s dark shadow put to flight.Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.