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God of the cosmos, heaven and earth rejoice before the Prince of Peace. In hope we pray: Give us the oil of gladness, O God.  

Safeguard all who gather for celebration or recreation. 

Give us the oil of gladness, O God.  

Help us to find ways to keep the spirit of Christmas in our thoughts, words, and actions. 

Give us the oil of gladness, O God.  

Heal divisions in our country, and safeguard officials entrusted with the common good. 

Give us the oil of gladness, O God.  

Our Father . . .  

May the Spirit of Christ be a light for our path and our hope through the day. Amen. 

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Sr. Susan Barber, OSB

Sister Susan Barber, OSB, is a member of the Benedictine Community of Mount St. Scholastica in Atchison, KS. She received a master’s degree in Music from UMKC and a master’s degree from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. Susan is currently the community’s liturgist. She is one of the community’s main organists and pianists. Susan graduated from Souljourners in 2018 and offers retreats at Sophia.

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