The Passion and the Child Jesus…
Posted by admin on Dec 23rd, 2006
This morning at vigils, I read the account of the martyrdom of St. Joseph Cho Yun-Ho, a Korean martyr from 1866. He died, after great torture, following his father St. Peter Cho Hwa-So, beaten to death in front of his mother on this date, December 23, 1866.
Immediately after Christmas we celebrate the feast of the blessed Stephen, martyr. On the 28th we celebrate the massacre of the Holy Innocents.
Never be surprised at suffering and death amidst the wonderful celebrations of Christmas, the Divine Child, carrying His cross in this painting, indicates the way that leads to eternal life.
Pray the Divine Infant Jesu will succour those condemned to death in these days celebrating His sacred Nativity…especially those who will be murdered or commit suicide, and our men and women involved in combat or defense…ah! And most especially our dear brothers and sisters and children in the military!
Pray the Infant Jesus to manifest Himself to these - He simply must do it if we ask Him. (The little Jesus is always most obedient and in His humility, He does what He is asked to do. Have great confidence in the Infant Jesus!)
