The Finding of Jesus in the Temple in Jerusalem

Oh Mary and Joseph who looked for your child Jesus 

Among family and friends

Not finding him you returned to Jerusalem to look for him

Not finding him in any people's house in Jerusalem

You looked for him a third day and

Found him sitting among theologians in the Temple

Discussing the teachings of the Old Testament

When asked what he was doing for the last three days,

He said, "don't you know I must be about my Father's business"

Amen

The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple

Oh sweet Mary and Joseph 

Who presented your son Jesus in the temple

There was a man named Simeon in the Temple.

He was praying for the coming of the Messiah

When he saw Jesus, he knew that his prayers had been answered

And blessed Jesus, and said, 

"Oh God let thy servant depart in peace according to thy word 

For my eyes have seen thy salvation, 

The glory of Israel, 

And a light unto the gentiles".

There was also a prophetess named, Anna.

Who told about the Savior to all who wanted to see him.

She was widow and she spent her days in prayer and fasting.

Like Simeon, all her prayers were answered when Jesus appeared.

Amen

The Nativity

Oh God, who came to the world in human form

That you might love mankind and forgive their sins

Who was born in a manger in Bethlehem

Oh Jesus, Son of God and son of the most Blessed Virgin

Thy birth was announced by a star

At thy birth you were praised by the angels in Heaven

Seen by shepherds and wise men

Those shepherds told the news 

That the savior of the world was born for mankind.

Amen

The Annunciation

Oh God, who gave through the angel Gabriel

The glad tidings of the Son most holy, 

Most pure, and most compassionate to the Virgin Mary.

So that the whole world might know 

And believe that he is God and Man.

So that the whole world may get to know God 

Through the intercession of our Lady.

Amen