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Dec 23 2008

Child of the Poor

Published by gabrielle at 12:54 pm under Advent, Christmas, Divine Mercy, Humility, Loneliness, Love, Music, Poverty, Saints

From St. Faustina’s Diary, Divine Mercy in My Soul:

532 After Holy Communion, I saw the Lord Jesus, who said these words to me: Today, penetrate into the spirit of My poverty and arrange everything in such a way that the most destitute will have no reason to envy you. I find pleasure, not in large buildings and magnificent structures, but in a pure and humble heart.

533 When I was by myself, I began to reflect on the spirit of poverty. I clearly saw that Jesus, although He is Lord of all things, possessed nothing. From a borrowed manger He went through life doing good to all, but Himself having no place to lay His head. And on the Cross, I see the summit of His poverty, for He does not even have a garment on Himself.

Child of the Poor / What Child is This?

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4 responses so far

4 Responses to “Child of the Poor”

# Piaon 23 Dec 2008 at 2:08 pm

Simply beautiful. Thanks Gab.
# ukokon 23 Dec 2008 at 1:57 pm

Seasons greetings to you Gabrielle and may you have a happy and holy Christmas!
# Annon 24 Dec 2008 at 8:29 am

A holy and peaceful Christmas to you, Gabrielle, and all your family and readers.
# gabrielleon 24 Dec 2008 at 3:03 pm

ukok, thank you so much, and the very same for you and your family. May you have a blessed Christmas together.

Thanks, Pia. Hope all is well…and everything’s under control! Have a beautiful Christmas.

Ann, many thanks for your wishes, and all the same for you and yours. I hope you will be warm and cozy together, joyous and peaceful.