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Jesus' Love for Kind Hearts

12/10/2013

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To be read to children

Taken from Practical Aids for Catholic Teachers
         
When Jesus was born, His dear Mother wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and
laid Him in a manger. What is a manger? Many of you have never seen a real
manger. Have you ever been in the country to visit your uncle or aunt on the
farm? If you were, you have probably been in the stable and noticed that the
cows and horses have their food put in a sort of box. This box is either nailed
to the wall or stands on legs like a table. This is what is called a manger or
crib. Now in the stable in which Jesus was born, there was, of course, no bed.
So the Blessed Mother laid the little Infant in the crib or manger. There was
some hay or straw in this manger, for there were some animals in the stable. You
would not think hay or straw very soft for a bed, would you? At home mother has
a soft mattress in your bed; then you have warm blankets with which to cover
yourself. But Jesus did not have any of these things. A crib with a little hay
or straw and swaddling clothes were all He had. But He was satisfied with this
little bit. He was happy because by suffering for us He could open heaven again
and redeem the souls of the just.
       
How can you give Jesus a warm bed and a comfortable place in which to
rest? By making your heart pure and by filling it with thoughts of love and
kindness. Little children can do a great deal of good by being kind. If people
are unkind to you, do not try to have them punished but be very kind to them,
and soon they will love you, and be very sorry that they hurt you. 
         
We must remember that Jesus loves us and came into this world to redeem 
 us; so if we really love Him, the best way to show it is to love and be good to
all His creatures, even to the animals.
          
Try to remember that Jesus loves a kind heart, and that the more you
treat other kindly, the more Jesus will love you. Here are some ways that you
can show kindness to others. Your parents, brothers, sisters, your playmates,
all with whom you live or with whom you have something to do, should be treated
kindly. Do you know what the Golden Rule says? “Do unto others as you would have
them do unto you.” Keep this Golden Rule and your heart will be a warm and
loving place in which Jesus will love to rest.

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Christmas Eve 2012

12/24/2012

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A Christmas Song
by Phillips Brooks

Everywhere, everywhere, Christmas to-night!
Christmas in lands of fir tree and pine;
Christmas in lands of palm tree and vine;
Christmas where snow peaks stand solemn and white;
Christmas where cornfields lie sunny and bright:
Everywhere, everywhere, Christmas to-night!

Christmas where children are hopeful and gay;
Christmas where old men are patient and gray;
Christmas where peace, like a dove in its flight,
Broods o’er brave men in the thick of the fight:
Everywhere, everywhere, Christmas to-night!

Then let every heart keep its Christmas within,
Christ’s pity for sorrow, Christ’s hatred for sin,
Christ’s care for the weakest, Christ’s courage for right,
Christ’s dread of the darkness, Christ’s love of the light,
Everywhere, everywhere, Christmas to-night!

For the Christ Child Who comes is the Master of all;
No palace too great and no cottage too small.


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A blessed and merry Christmas to you all!
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A Season of Holy Cards 9 and a Poem

12/17/2012

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Christmas Night

At last Thou art come, little Savior!
   And Thine angels fill midnight with song;
Thou art come to us, gentle Creator!
   Whom Thy creatures have sighed for so long.

Thou art come to Thy beautiful Mother;
   She hath looked on Thy marvelous Face;
Thou art come to us, Maker of Mary!
   And she was Thy channel of grace.

Thou hast brought with Thee plentiful pardon,
   And our souls overflow with delight;
Our hearts are half broken, dear Jesus,
   With the joy of this wonderful night!

We have waited so long for Thee, Savior!
   Thou art come to us, dearest, at last!
Oh bless Thee, dear Joy of Thy Mother,
    This is worth all the wearisome past!

Thou art come, Thou art come, Child of Mary!
   Yet we hardly believe Thou art come;
It seems such a wonder to have Thee,

   New Brother! with us in our home.
Thou wilt stay with us, Master and Maker!
   Thou wilt stay with us now evermore:
We will play with Thee, beautiful Brother!
   On Eternity’s jubilant shore.

Father Faber

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A Season of Holy Cards 9

12/15/2012

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Sacred Infant, all divine,
What a tender love was thine;
Thus to come from highest bliss
Down to such a world as this.
 

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A Season of Holy Cards 8

12/14/2012

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Gospel of the Second Mass on Christmas

At that time-- the shepherds said to one another:  Let us go over to Bethlehem, and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has showed us.
And they came in haste; and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger.  And when they had seen it, they understood the thing which had been spoken to them concerning this Child.  And all who heard wondered at the things which were told them by the shepherds.  But Mary kept all these words, pondering in her heart.  And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen as it was told to them.
Luke:2  15-20

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A Season of Holy Cards 7

12/13/2012

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A Season of Holy Cards 6

12/10/2012

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A Season of Holy Cards 5

12/8/2012

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O Mary,
Keep not Jesus for thee alone!  
For one instant, for one short instant, trust him to my love.  Say not that any tender age could not retain thy treasure...The vehemence of my desire will make up for my weakness. 
O Mary! 
Deposit Jesus for 
one moment in my arms!  Give him to me, tender Mother, I will not rob thee of Him!  I will dwell under thine eyes, in the manger, prostrate near thee.  With my heart beating against His, I will respectfully approach my lips to His adorable face, and soon return him to thee.

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A Season of Holy Cards 3

12/5/2012

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Let us consecrate ourselves to the Infant Jesus.

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A Season of Holy Cards 2

12/4/2012

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