At midday around the world, MU members pray for the Mother' Union. Below are the prayers that will be offered during the current month.
Midday Prayers 2023: December
Celebration of Nativity
 
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Monday: Celebration of Nativity

​Give thanks and rejoice
in the glory of Nativity!
Praise God for his gift of a Saviour.
 
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given,
and the government will be on his shoulders.
And he will be called Wonderful Counsellor,
Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:6
Jesus, Lord and Saviour
we thank you for this season of celebration
the renewal of your love for us
we pray for all your people
that today even in the darkest corners
your lamp may be lit
and your light may shine
giving joy and peace. Amen        
©Heather Johnston: 2004
 
With wonder and joy
we celebrate the Nativity.
of our Messiah, Jesus Christ.
Amen

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Wednesday: ​Rejoicing of Mary
 
Give thanks and rejoice
in the blessings of Nativity!
Praise God for his plan of salvation.
 
Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord
would fulfil his promises to her!’
And Mary said: My soul glorifies the Lord
and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour.
Luke 1:45-47
 
We glorify the Lord
with open hearts and voices
 
Listening, like Mary, we open our minds
Let us rejoice, God is with us
 
Watching, like Mary, as God surprises us
Let us rejoice, God is with us
 
Responding, like Mary, to God’s promise of freedom
Let us rejoice, God is with us
 
We rejoice in God our Saviour.
Holy is his name.
 
With wonder and joy
we celebrate the Nativity
of our Messiah, Jesus Christ.
Amen

Friday: ​Joy of the shepherds
 
Give thanks and rejoice
in the certainty of Nativity!
Praise God for the birth of a Saviour.
 
The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen,
which were just as they had been told.
Luke 2:20
 
We praise God for the truth of his word
which draws us to the stable of salvation;
the birthplace of Love incarnate
in all his hidden glory.
 
As we linger in the presence of the Holy
our lives are filled with the joy of salvation;
a sacred gift to share abroad,
that all may receive through faith.
 
With wonder and joy
we celebrate the Nativity
of our Messiah, Jesus Christ.
​Amen

Tuesday: Proclamation of the prophets
 
Give thanks and rejoice
in the proclamation of Nativity!
Praise God for his promise of a Saviour.
 
How beautiful on the mountains
are the feet of those who bring good news,
who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings,
who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion,
“Your God reigns!”                       Isaiah 52:7
 
Speak to us afresh, Lord.
Open our ears to the message of salvation,
echoing down the years in a newborn baby’s cry.
 
Together we proclaim
the joyful tidings:
Our God reigns!
 
We celebrate anew the fulfilment
of words uttered in ancient times
which deepen our faith in God’s promises to us.
 
With wonder and joy
we celebrate the Nativity
of our Messiah, Jesus Christ.
Amen
 
Thursday: Song of the angels
 
Give thanks and rejoice
in the song of Nativity!
Praise God for his tidings of a Saviour.
 
The angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.’ A great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God.
Luke 2:9, 13
 
Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth grace and peace to those
on whom his favour rests.
 
The angels' song rings out:
the Saviour is born.
We join our voices with theirs
to sing of God’s love to his people,
and to proclaim his faithfulness
to every generation.
For his word is dependable,
his promises secure.
 
With wonder and joy
we celebrate the Nativity
of our Messiah, Jesus Christ.
Amen
 


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​Saturday: ​​Celebration of Nativity
 
Give thanks and rejoice
in the glory of Nativity!
Praise God for his gift of a Saviour.
 
My eyes have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
and the glory of your people Israel.
Luke 2:30-32
 
A child is to be born
within one nation
but for all nations.
Our God will be revealed,
the Son of David
born in humility.
Love will come down to earth
as servant-king
and vulnerable
 
We will sing of your love forever,
and proclaim your faithfulness
to every generation
for by grace incomparable
our salvation is here.          ©John Birch
 
With wonder and joy
we celebrate the Nativity
of our Messiah, Jesus Christ.
Amen​​
​Final Blessing:
May our lives be filled with joy
throughout this precious season
as we celebrate the wonder of the Nativity. Amen