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Gift us in this meal with the taste of happiness as we savor this coming together\u003Cbr>offamily andfriends.\u003Cbr>As sparkling stars and singing angels rejoicedat the birth of the Christ Child in Bethlehem, so may we take great joy\u003Cbr>in this our Christmas dinner-celebration. May You, our God, bless it and us\u003Cbr>in Your holy name. Amen.\u003Cbr>-Edward Hays |\n| |\n| [www.jesuitresource.org](www.jesuitresource.org) |","cbCaiamtWkb1VKXl","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiamtWkb1VKXl","pdf",365558,"English","# Christmas Day Table Prayer\n## Invocation and Reflection\n## Celebration of the Birth of Christ\n## Blessing for the Feast","[{\"question\":\"Who wrote this Christmas Day Table Prayer?\",\"answer\":\"The prayer was written by Edward Hays.\"},{\"question\":\"What themes are highlighted in the prayer alongside the Christmas dinner?\",\"answer\":\"The prayer highlights traditions such as decorating the Christmas tree, singing carols, giving gifts, and the joyful gathering of family and friends.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the primary purpose of the prayer?\",\"answer\":\"The primary purpose is to bless the Christmas dinner-celebration and invite God's presence to the table while reflecting on the birth of Jesus Christ.\"}]","Christmas Day Table Prayer - A Devotional Guide | PDF",1790653159]