“Christmas Prayer: Help Us See You” is a contemporary Catholic Christmas prayer that invites believers to encounter the newborn Christ in the lives of those who are most vulnerable in a world marked by injustice, violence, and crisis. Rooted in the mystery of the Incarnation, this prayer calls readers to recognize Jesus not only in the manger, but in refugees and migrants, the sick and hungry, victims of discrimination, communities harmed by war and climate change, and all those whose dignity is threatened.

Drawing on the witness of Mary, Joseph, and the Holy Family, the prayer reflects core principles of Catholic social teaching—including solidarity, care for creation, human dignity, and the call to peacemaking. It challenges individuals and communities to move beyond passive celebration of Christmas toward active compassion, urging believers to see Christ in those who suffer and to become beacons of hope through concrete action for justice and peace.

Written by the late Sr. Dianna Ortiz, O.S.U., this prayer is well-suited for use during Advent and Christmas, in classrooms, parish prayer services, retreats, and communal worship. It offers a powerful spiritual resource for those seeking a faith-based reflection on poverty, migration, environmental justice, nonviolence, and accompaniment during the Christmas season.