Oh! if my weak heart might be
That little cell, my Spouse, for Thee;
Alone, my God, yes, night and day,
And at Thy feet I'd ever stay.
If oft Thou shouldst the cross bestow
On one who merits nought but woe,
Oh! teach me then alone to be
Attentive to Thy love for me.
And when obedience calls me where
My labors take the place of prayer,
I'll strive to keep my eyes on Thee,
And midst my toils alone to be.
O God of love, come then and dwell
Alone, in this poor humble cell.
Until at last Thy Heart divine
Consumes this wretched heart of mine. Amen.
May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be our dwelling-place forever. — Leaflets.
Christmas Day
The Nativity of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ
Prayers from the Roman Missal
O God, Who didst make this most sacred night to shine forth with the glory of Him who is the true light of the world; grant that He who, thus revealed to us, has made resplendent our path on earth, may be forever our joy and our light in heaven.
MAY the offerings we bring on this festival day be pleasing to Thee, O Lord; and, adoring the mystery of the Word made Flesh, may we, by Thy grace, be found
