CHRISTMAS (NATIVITY OF OUR LORD) NOVENA: DAY 2 (DECEMBER 17) – For divine healing on all the sick, especially the terminally ill

INTRODUCTION

The Nativity through St. Joseph's eyes

On this second day of the Christmas Novena, we are presented with the account of the genealogy of Our Lord Jesus. A text that contains not just names we don’t know, but meaningful and significant names in the history of Israel. Here, St. Matthew places us at the center of the history of Israel and in it Jesus, who was born of the Blessed Virgin Mary. On this day, let’s take the opportunity to value what it means to have a family, people who (humanly speaking) gave us life, a name, a nickname, a home, care and affection.

OPENING PRAYER

In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!

Fr. Chinaka: Our help is in the name of the Lord
Participants: who made heaven and earth

Fr. Chinaka: Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit
Participants: As it was, in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be world without end. Amen.

God of infinite goodness, who loved us so much and who gave us in your Son the best offer of your love, so that, incarnated and made our brother in the womb of the Blessed Virgin, we would be adopted as sons and daughters of God. We give you thanks for such an immense benefit, and we offer you back, Lord, the sincere effort to make this your world and ours, a fairer world, more faithful to the great commandment to love one another as brothers and sisters. Grant us, Lord, your help to be able to accomplish it. We ask that this Christmas, a feast of peace and joy, be a stimulus for our community so that, living as brothers and sisters, we seek more and more the paths of truth, justice, love, and peace. (You may add your private petitions here) Amen.

SCRIPTURAL READING/MEDITATION: Matthew 1: 1-17

The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. Abraham became the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers. Judah became the father of Perez and Zerah, whose mother was Tamar.d Perez became the father of Hezron, Hezron the father of Ram, Ram the father of Amminadab. Amminadab became the father of Nahshon, Nahshon the father of Salmon, Salmon the father of Boaz, whose mother was Rahab. Boaz became the father of Obed, whose mother was Ruth. Obed became the father of Jesse, Jesse the father of David the king. David became the father of Solomon, whose mother had been the wife of Uriah. Solomon became the father of Rehoboam, Rehoboam the father of Abijah, Abijah the father of Asaph. Asaph became the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, Joram the father of Uzziah. Uzziah became the father of Jotham, Jotham the father of Ahaz, Ahaz the father of Hezekiah. Hezekiah became the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amos, Amos the father of Josiah. Josiah became the father of Jechoniah and his brothers at the time of the Babylonian exile. After the Babylonian exile, Jechoniah became the father of Shealtiel, Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, Zerubbabel the father of Abiud. Abiud became the father of Eliakim, Eliakim the father of Azor, Azor the father of Zadok. Zadok became the father of Achim, Achim the father of Eliud, Eliud the father of Eleazar. Eleazar became the father of Matthan, Matthan the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary. Of her was born Jesus who is called the Messiah. Thus the total number of generations from Abraham to David is fourteen generations; from David to the Babylonian exile, fourteen generations; from the Babylonian exile to the Messiah, fourteen generations.

The Gospel of the Lord

POINTS FOR MEDITATION

Go deeper into today’s gospel text, take into account the purpose of the genealogy and its meaning. Take a step further, not only knowing what the text said, but seeking the meaning of what was said, the importance and transcendence of what was said. Update it and apply it to life.

PRAYER TO THE PREGNANT VIRGIN & SAINT JOSEPH

An Expectant Mary – TheologyisaverbOh Virgin Mother, we are beginning to prepare for your Son’s Nativity. We want to be with you to accompany you in these last days of your pregnancy. To share with you the joy that you feel in these moments, and thus learn from you how to correspond to the Lord, how to act according to his will, so that we may find joy, peace, and fulfillment in your Son, of the life that only He can give us. O Blessed Virgin and Mother, intercede for each one of us, ask your Son to help us live these days with the joy that you had in those moments of your Son’s birth. Amen. Important Lessons for Christmas from “The Sleeping Saint Joseph” – The Best Catholic

Blessed Saint Joseph, husband of Mary and father of the Baby Jesus, you were chosen by the Almighty Father to be the Father and Guardian of His choicest Treasure, Christ our Redeemer, in the home of Nazareth. Help the fathers of families; may they always be in the home the image of the heavenly father, following your examples; may they fulfill the great responsibility of educating and forming their children, giving them, with a continuous effort, the best of themselves. Help children to understand and appreciate the unselfish efforts of their parents. Saint Joseph, husband, and father, intercede for us. Amen.

Pray 1 Our Father, 10 Hail Marys, and 1 Glory be, seeking the intercessions of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Joseph, while at the same time, contemplating on their “YES” in the mystery of Salvation (cf. Luke 1:26-38 and Matthew 1:19-24)

LITANY OF THE INFANT JESUS

(Short invocations)

Divine Baby Jesus, Bless us
Our Judge, forgive us
Well of Kindness, Feed Our Faith
Our hope, Sustain us
Our Protector, Defend us
Source of Our life, Refresh us
Alpha and Omega, stay with us
Divine Baby Jesus, in you we trust

LET US PRAY: Lord Jesus, St. Matthew places you at the heart of all revelation, placing you in the context of the great promises that run through the entire Old Testament. On the one hand, the fact of calling you Son of David, to demonstrate that in You all the promises that the Father had made to David, as bearer of the messianic promise, were fulfilled in You, for this reason he pronounces you as the Christ (cf. Mt 1 ,1) and also declares you as “Son of Abraham” (cf. Mt 1,1), placing you in the context of the promises made to Abraham, to be the father of a people numerous as the stars of the sky and as the sands of the shores of the sea. Lord, thank you for being who you are. Thank you for including each one of us in this dynamic of God’s revelation. Thank you for allowing us to have faith and thus to know You, to learn the art of living according to the Father’s plan and to have the life that You give us. Lord Jesus, You who were a descendant of David through Joseph; in You the Father fulfilled all the Messianic expectations, and with that You were our Saviour and Redeemer. As we prepare to celebrate Your birth, we ask that You help us to appreciate what Your birth means, to realize the Father’s love in sending You to give us life. Lord, during these days before Christmas, may we get to know you better in the lives of our brothers and sisters in need, and share our love with them. Amen

CONCRETE ATTITUDE (Christmas Challenge)

– Make some concrete gesture or attitude during the day, approaching a family that is known to have difficulties and seek to be a bond of unity and communication. Do what you can to help those who are in trouble.

CONCLUDING PRAYER/BLESSING

A Prayer to Jesus in the MangerDear Baby Jesus, Our Lord and Saviour, You are descended from David, from Abraham; You have assumed our history, forming part of it. In the fullness of time, You wanted to be born of a woman and be one of us, to show us the great and beautiful value of having a Mother, a family, people of the same bloodline, with whom to share life, being loved and supported. Dear Baby Jesus, you who had a family, we beseech you to bless ours and grant that parents have feelings of self-giving, of love and affection, of interest and sensitivity, that they love each other and live for each other, and may this love be showered on the children at all times. Baby Jesus, bless every family and fill them with love and tenderness, as you had from your Blessed Mother and St. Joseph. Amen.

Fr. Chinaka: The Lord be with you
Participants: And with your Spirit

Through the intercessions of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph, may the Baby Jesus (Christ Our Lord) born in a stable at Bethlehem, bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.

Fr. Chinaka: Peace be with you
Participants: And with your Spirit

Shalom!
©Fr. Chinaka Justin Mbaeri, OSJ
Paroquia Nossa Senhora de Loreto, Vila Medeiros, São Paulo, Brazil
nozickcjoe@gmail.com / fadacjay@gmail.com

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PS: Have you prayed your Rosary today? 

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Vivian Oyih
Vivian Oyih
1 year ago

Infant Jesus Christ, have mercy on us

Vivian Oyih
Vivian Oyih
3 months ago
Reply to  Vivian Oyih

Lord may your name be blessed forever, Amen

Miriam Chigbu
Miriam Chigbu
1 year ago

Dear infant Jesus, intercede for me, my husband and children. Amen

Michael Umande
Michael Umande
1 year ago

My thoughts

In the genealogy of Jesus, it takes us back to the origin of Jesus in the line of David, sheds light more on jesus’s humanity and it give we Christians of today a sense of belonging. As I see different kind of people fit into this geneology of Jesus, so I am call to claim christ for myself too and live my life to the end for his glory.

Infant Jesus, st. Joseph and our Mother Mary. Pray for us

Adaeze
Adaeze
1 year ago

may the Baby Jesus (Christ Our Lord) born in a stable at Bethlehem, bless us, protect us from all evil and bring us to everlasting life. Amen.

Mabelmary
Mabelmary
1 year ago

Amen

Amakabelle
Amakabelle
1 year ago

Amen and yes I said my prayers.

I feel most connected since joining this platform

Amakabelle
Amakabelle
1 year ago

I connect myself, my children my business Bellehaus3 into your hands O God of mercy and through the most holy intercession of our blessed mother Mary and Joseph.
Amen

Francis Dominic Enimil Ashun
Francis Dominic Enimil Ashun
1 year ago

Amen

Eghe
Eghe
3 months ago

Thank you Jesus

Sule Adanu
Sule Adanu
3 months ago

Amen

Franca Ekhosuehi
Franca Ekhosuehi
3 months ago

Divine baby Jesus bless us,
Our judge forgive us.Amen

Miriam Akaakase
Miriam Akaakase
3 months ago

Infant Jesus bless my home with children Amen

Victoria Agbonyeme
Victoria Agbonyeme
3 months ago

Ameeeeeeen.

Roselyn Demawa
Roselyn Demawa
3 months ago

Come Lord Jesus the light is dying, the night keeps crying come Lord Jesus

Grace Orpin
Grace Orpin
3 months ago

Amen

Sa'adatu Anne Akough
Sa'adatu Anne Akough
3 months ago

Amen thank you Jesus Christ

Mrs. Olachi Peters
Mrs. Olachi Peters
3 months ago

May our mother Mary intercedes for us and grant us all our intentions through Christ our Lord Amen.

Michael Umande
Michael Umande
3 months ago

Today we learn how Christ entered into human history. Indeed he shared our human nature in all things but sin.
May the infant Jesus teach us to appreciate where we come from, our little and humble beginnings. Amen

Innocent Ukwah
Innocent Ukwah
3 months ago

JESUS, MARY, AND JOSEPH, PRAY FOR US
HOLY FAMILY, MAKE OUR FAMILIES LIKE YOURS

Nancy
Nancy
3 months ago

Divine Baby Jesus, Bless us
Our Judge, forgive us
Well of Kindness, Feed Our Faith
Our hope, Sustain us
Our Protector, Defend us
Source of Our life, Refresh us
Alpha and Omega, stay with us
Divine Baby Jesus, in you we trust.

St. Joseph, pray for us.
Holy Mary, pray for us.
Jesus, we trust in you.

Mrs Nnodum
Mrs Nnodum
3 months ago

Amen

Comfort Edewor
Comfort Edewor
3 months ago

Virgin mother of God, visit all women who have difficulty conceiving, that the joy that goes with child birth will come into their homes, O Lord.

Lawrence Okonofua
Lawrence Okonofua
3 months ago

Thank You Lord for EVERYTHING.

Anyanwu Akachi Kizito
Anyanwu Akachi Kizito
3 months ago

Jesus,
I trust in you.

Henry
Henry
3 months ago

Divine Baby Jesus, Bless us

EuniceOReur verenyol
EuniceOReur verenyol
3 months ago

May the baby bless us and protect us and our family in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Angela Uso
Angela Uso
3 months ago

Amen

Lady Uche Nwosu
Lady Uche Nwosu
3 months ago

Baby Jesus, have mercy on us ! Mother Mary and St Joseph, pray for us. Amen

Rumeh
Rumeh
3 months ago

Jesus, Mary and Joseph pray for us

Linda John Ojeyokan
Linda John Ojeyokan
3 months ago

Jesus Christ, bless my family and all families with peace.
Amen

Joy
Joy
3 months ago

Amen

Titilayo Ogbor
Titilayo Ogbor
3 months ago

Amen

Catherine Adaugo Uzoma
Catherine Adaugo Uzoma
3 months ago

Baby Jesus, you are the Prince of peace, please grant us your peace in our various families, and our country Nigeria in Jesus name.

Ezeugwu Eucharia #G63 Done
Ezeugwu Eucharia #G63 Done
3 months ago

Infant Jesus Christ, have mercy on us.

Adeyanju Adenike Regina
Adeyanju Adenike Regina
3 months ago

Divine baby Jesus bless us all Amen

Stella Ogbakpah
Stella Ogbakpah
3 months ago

Infant Jesus bless every family and fill them with love and tenderness, as you had from your Blessed Mother and St. Joseph, Amen.

Anthonia Nwidadah
Anthonia Nwidadah
3 months ago

Oh infant Jesus born in a manger deliver & heal the sick especially the terminally ill. Amen!

Okereafor Nkechi Valentina
Okereafor Nkechi Valentina
3 months ago

Baby Jesus as we are waiting for your coming please bless every member of my family this season, grant all their hearts desires, especially grant divine healing to Mrs Ngozi Nnabike and everyone out there that is suffering from terminal illness. Amen

#821. Done. Blessing Thompson
#821. Done. Blessing Thompson
3 months ago

Lord Jesus bring me and my family to our place of destiny through Jesus christ our lord Amen.

Agnes Hanmaikyur
Agnes Hanmaikyur
3 months ago

Lord Jesus, we eagerly await your coming; Holy Virgin Mother, pray for us; St Joseph, pray for us. Amen.

Janet Osuide
Janet Osuide
3 months ago

The genealogy of Jesus leads us to love all irrespective of who we are! We should not be ashamed of our family or our families, because of one reason or the other! You can never know what favor God has for all. Let us be proud of our families and ask God to give us the grace to carry out the goodness in us at all times.
Baby Jesus bless and protect us and answer our prayers. Amen.

Mary Ziggar Oluremi Lanko
Mary Ziggar Oluremi Lanko
3 months ago

Amen and Amen

Philomena
Philomena
3 months ago

Our great and perfect God arranged everything for the coming of His son from the very begining. Arrangee baba, we salute you!!!! He has also arranged our lives too if only we listen to and trust Him.
May our lives be filled with joy, peace and happiness as we journey with our Lady and St Joseph.
Thank you Fr. Happy Gaudate Sunday.

Igbenije Patience
Igbenije Patience
3 months ago

Amen and Amen

Grace A Akwashi.
Grace A Akwashi.
3 months ago

May our Blessed virgin Mary and saint Joseph intercede for us both now and forever Amen.

Igwesi Victoria
Igwesi Victoria
3 months ago

Holy infant Jesus bless and protect us Amen

IDOKO JOHN
IDOKO JOHN
3 months ago

May our Lord Baby Jesus continually bless, protect and provide for our families as we prepare for his arrival Amen.

Jacy Maria Egbeh
Jacy Maria Egbeh
3 months ago

Infant Jesus born of the virgin Mary bless & protect us & me from the pains I have in my stomach, bless my business.

Chioma Catherine Enemba
Chioma Catherine Enemba
3 months ago

Infant Jesus have mercy on me and my family . blessed virgin Mary intercede for us. Amen

Vivian Oyih
Vivian Oyih
3 months ago

May the mother of our Saviour intercede for us Amen

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