Enter once more with faith and love into the stable of Bethlehem.
As
soon as her Son has been miraculously delivered without any damage to her
virginity, Mary adores Him and, with such maternal love as we could never
conceive of, she takes Him to her heart.
Joseph,
kneeling in ecstasy at the sight, bows reverently and kisses the forehead of
the Divine Infant.
In this moment of bliss, he is well rewarded for his unshaken faith and for all
the sacrifices which he has made from his youth until the time of his alliance
with Mary.
Now
Mary and Joseph look around and, since they can find no better cradle for the
Baby Jesus, they place Him upon some straw in a manger and cover Him with a
rough linen cloth.
They
have nothing else to give the Son of God, King of Kings and Lord of the
Universe, Who wishes, at this early stage, to present us with this wonderful
example of humility and voluntary poverty.
But
each of them has one treasure to offer, for they offer and dedicate their
hearts to Jesus.
Mary’s
heart is only less beautiful and pure than that of our Divine Redeemer and St
Joseph’s is similar to hers.
Jesus
did not come to look for human wealth or greatness but, He came in search of
men’s hearts, so that He might make them holy.
Throughout
the centuries there have been many generous-hearted people who joined with Mary
and Joseph in loving Jesus and in dedicating themselves entirely to Him.
Does
your heart belong completely to Jesus?
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