During the year 2025, many news events have occurred, some of them tragic and disturbing, which is why it has been considered an emotionally charged year for Colombians and citizens of other nationalities. But there are those who remain steadfast in their beliefs, whether religious, cosmic, or natural, and place their hope for the coming year in each one of them.
For this reason, they will take advantage of the last month of the year, considering it an ideal opportunity for this Express your requests, and not only that, but thank you for what happened in the year that is endingConsidering that they believe that it is not only about revealing their desires, but also showing their gratitude in order to be open to receiving the changes of the following season.
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December is not just a month to vacation or a month to come together as a family to experience the typical preparations of each region, but it is also a month Share the typical Columbian novena and say some prayers to put hope into 2026Either as a family or individually by each person interested in raising their requests to a higher being.
Pope Francis, who died in April 2025, left behind some popular prayers through which he intended for the whole world to draw closer to God and which gain special importance during the month of December because of their religious meaning.
Among the short prayers recited by the Argentine Pope, whose real name is Jorge Mario Bergoglio: “May the Lord Jesus, born of the Virgin Mary, bring to you all of God’s love, the source of faith and hope; With the gift of peace announced by the angels to the shepherds of Bethlehem: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to the people who love Him!”
However, it is not the only prominent text of the season, because tradition indicates that people can pray.
There are many options for people who want to connect with God and spirituality in this season as they typically take stock of the year that is ending and put hope into the 12 months that are approaching.
One of them: “Lord, as we prepare to welcome Christmas, we ask that you fill our hearts with peace and joy. Help us to remember the true meaning of this holiday and share love and generosity with others. May the light of your love shine in our homes and unite us in happiness and gratitude. Amen.”
In the same way, there are those who prefer to give thanks for what they have experienced: “Lord, we thank you for everything you have done in the year that is ending. Thank you for the blessings you have received (mention what you are grateful for – family, health, home, work, etc.) To provide the opportunity to meet in peace and harmony at the end of the year. Amen”.
Portal Of faithHe highlighted some words that those celebrating the nativity scene can say in their homes to bless it before the start of the Christmas season: “Lord Jesus, we ask you to bless this Christmas which we have prepared with love and devotion. May it be for us a sign of your loving closeness and tenderness. But also, an effective reminder that the only way to follow you and change the world is to make ourselves little and servants of all. Amen.”
Likewise, believers pray the novena on Christmas Eve to remember this time with faith.