Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Phase Two, Week Three, Exercise One: Baby Jesus Is Revealed to the World

This exercise should be experienced between January 1 and January 4.

Ask God for the grace that I might have an interior knowledge of Jesus' love for all people especially the poor and of the devotion that Mary had for Jesus.

Pray with Luke 2:15-38. Note the devotion of the poor shepherds. Note verse 19 that Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart. If you are so moved, allow yourself to contemplate Mary as the most devout disciple.

Note that Mary and Joseph offer a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons out of their poverty.

In your colloquy, converse with Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, or whomever else your heart is drawn to. How is Jesus revealed to you? Can you see the baby's face? What other details do you want to share in your colloquy?

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