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The Little Book of the
Joseph, Foster-father of Jesus, the Heart of that holy Child beats for me. Mary is my Mother; pray for me that I may be truly humble and belong to this Holy Family, now, and at the hour of my death, and for evermore.
Most Holy Child Jesus, save Thy children.
MEDITATION II.
THE SHEPHERDS.
Grace to ask for: Holy simplicity, singleness of heart.
See those good shepherds on the mountain side.
How watchfully they guard their flocks through the long drear night!
It is to keep away the robber and the wolf from their sheep that they are thus wakeful.