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The Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist wish you all a very blessed Christmas Season! May Christ, born of Mary and now present in the Eucharist throughout the world, be your source of strength, your hope during trials and your constant joy!

O Emmanuel, our King and Giver of Law: come to save us, Lord our God! Emmanuel, "God with us", come and do not delay!

O King of all nations and keystone of the Church: come and save man, whom you formed from the dust! The prophecies of the Messiah proclaim that he will be a King for all people, not only the Israelites.

O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: come and shine on those who dwell in darkness and in the shadow of death. When John the Baptist was born his father, Zechariah, spoke this Canticle: "In the tender compassion of our Lord The dawn from on high shall break upon us, to shine on those who dwell in darkness And the shadow of death, And to guide our feet into the way of peace." (Luke 1:78-79)

O Key of David, opening the gates of God’s eternal Kingdom: come and free the prisoners of darkness! David is the King of Jerusalem with the keys to the kingdom of Israel. Christ is the King of Creation with keys to the Kingdom of Heaven. "And I will place on his shoulder the key of the house of David. He shall open, and none shall shut; and he shall shut, and none shall open." Isaiah 22:22

O Root of Jesse’s stem, sign of God’s love for all his people: come to save us without delay! Jesse was a landowner in the town of Bethlehem and the father of King David. It is through his lineage that Joseph brought his wife, Mary, to the little town where Christ was born.