On December 20, the fifth day of the novena of Christmas bonuses is celebrated, which invites the faithful to reflect on humility and simplicity.
The Novena of Strenna begins December 16 and extends for nine consecutive days, being one of the most significant traditions in Colombia. This celebration unites people from different generations with the same purpose: to prepare spiritually for the arrival of the Child God.
He December 20corresponding to Day 5 of the Novenafocuses on values such as humility, simplicity and spiritual expectation, taking as reference the intimate experience of Virgin Mary during her pregnancy, highlighting her expectation and desire to meet her unborn child.
Fifth day of the Novena
Consideration day 5
We have already seen the life that the Baby Jesus in the womb of his most pure Mother; Today let’s look at the whole life that Mary also led during the same period of time. It is necessary today that we do not have it if we want to understand, as far as is possible within our limited capacity, the sublime mysteries of the incarnation and the way in which we are to respond to them.
Mary did not cease to aspire for the moment when she would enjoy that beatific terrestrial vision; the face of God incarnate. I was about to see that human face that was to illuminate the sky for all eternity, I was going to read filial love in those same eyes whose rays should forever spread happiness among millions of chosen ones. I was going to see that face every day, at all hours, every moment, for many years. I was going to see him in the apparent ignorance of childhood, in the particular charms of youth and in the reflective serenity of mature age… I would do everything I wanted with that divine face; he could hold her close to his with all the freedom of maternal love; cover with kisses the lips that should pronounce the sentence to all men; contemplate it at will during his sleep or awake, until he had memorized it… how ardently he longed for that day!
Such was Mary’s expectation…it was unheard of in itself, but that did not stop it from being the magnificent type of the entire Christian life. Let us not be content with admiring Jesus residing in Mary, but by essence, power and presence.
Yes, Jesus is continually born in us and of us, through the good works that he makes us capable of accomplishing and through our cooperation with grace; so that the soul of him who is in grace is a perpetual womb of Mary, an endless interior Bethlehem. After communion Jesus dwells in us, for a few moments, really and substantially as God and as man, because the same Child who was in Mary is also in the Blessed Sacrament. What is all this but a participation in Mary’s life during those wonderful months, and an expectation full of delights like hers?
Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary
Sovereign Mary, because of your great virtues and especially your humility, you deserved that a true God chose you as his mother, I beg you that you yourself prepare and dispose my soul and that of all those who at this time made this novena, for the spiritual birth of your beloved son. Oh, sweetest mother! Communicate to me something of the deep recollection and divine tenderness with which you awaited him, so that you may make us less unworthy of seeing him, loving him and adoring him for all eternity. Amen. (3 Hail Marys are prayed).
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Prayer to Saint Joseph
Oh, most holy Joseph, husband of Mary and adoptive father of Jesus! I give infinite thanks to God because he chose you for such sovereign mysteries and adorned you with all the gifts provided for such excellent greatness. I beg you, for the love you had for the Divine Child, embrace me with fervent desires to see him and receive him sacramentally, while in his divine essence I see him and enjoy him in heaven. Amen. (An Our Father, a Hail Mary and a Glory to the Father are prayed).
Joys
Oh, supreme wisdom of the sovereign God that you have lowered yourself to the level of a child.
Oh, Divine Infant, come to teach us the prudence that makes true wise men.
Come, come, come, come to our souls, Jesus come, come, come, come, come to our souls, Jesus come, come, come, come, come to our souls Jesus come, come to our souls. Don’t take so long, don’t take so long, Jesus come, come.
Child of the manger, our God and Brother, you know and understand human pain;
That when we suffer pain and anguish we always remember that you have saved us.
Come, come, come, come to our souls, Jesus come, come, come, come, come to our souls, Jesus come, come, come, come, come to our souls Jesus come, come to our souls. Don’t take so long, don’t take so long, Jesus come, come.
Oh light of the east, sun of eternal rays, let us see your splendor among the darkness,
Such a precious child, the joy of a Christian, let the smile of your sweet lips shine.
Come, come, come, come to our souls, Jesus come, come, come, come, come to our souls, Jesus come, come, come, come, come to our souls Jesus come, come to our souls. Don’t take so long, don’t take so long, Jesus come, come.
King of the nations, Emmanuel illustrious of Israel, longing shepherd of the flock.
Child that you feed with a gentle staff, now the sheep is surly and now the lamb is gentle.
Come, come, come, come to our souls, Jesus come, come, come, come, come to our souls, Jesus come, come, come, come, come to our souls Jesus come, come to our souls. Don’t take so long, don’t take so long, Jesus come, come.
Let the heavens open and rain beneficent dew from above, like holy irrigation.
See beautiful child, see God human, beautiful star shines, flower springs from the field.
Come, come, come, come to our souls, Jesus come, come, come, come, come to our souls, Jesus come, come, come, come, come to our souls Jesus come, come to our souls. Don’t take so long, don’t take so long, Jesus come, come.
You became a Child in a family full of tenderness and human warmth.
Let the homes gathered here live the great commitment of Christian love.
Come, come, come, come to our souls, Jesus come, come, come, come, come to our souls, Jesus come, come, come, come, come to our souls Jesus come, come to our souls. Don’t take so long, don’t take so long, Jesus come, come.
Of the weak help, of the suffering, protection of the sad, light of the exiled.
Life of my life, my adored dream, my constant friend, my divine brother.
Come, come, come, come to our souls, Jesus come, come, come, come, come to our souls, Jesus come, come, come, come, come to our souls Jesus come, come to our souls. Don’t take so long, don’t take so long, Jesus come, come.
Come before my eyes of you in love, kiss your plants now, kiss your hands.
Prostrate on the ground, I extend my arms to you and even more than my phrases my tears tell you.
Come, come, come, come to our souls, Jesus come, come, come, come, come to our souls, Jesus come, come, come, come, come to our souls Jesus come, come to our souls. Don’t take so long, don’t take so long, Jesus come, come.
Make our country a big family; sow your love and your peace in our soil.
Give us faith in life, give us hope and a sincere love that unites us more.
Come, come, come, come to our souls, Jesus come, come, come, come, come to our souls, Jesus come, come, come, come, come to our souls Jesus come, come to our souls. Don’t take so long, don’t take so long, Jesus come, come.
Come our Savior for whom we sigh, come to our souls, come don’t take so long.
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Prayer to the Child Jesus
Remember, oh, sweetest Child Jesus!, that you said to the venerable Margaret of the Blessed Sacrament, and in her person to all your devotees, these very consoling words for our poor overwhelmed and suffering humanity: “Everything you want to ask for, ask for the merits of my childhood and nothing will be denied you.” Full of trust in you, oh Jesus, who are the same truth, we come to expose all our misery to you.
Help us to lead a holy life, to achieve a blessed eternity. Grant us, through the infinite merits of your childhood, the grace of which we need so much. We give ourselves to you, oh omnipotent Child!, certain that our hope will not be frustrated and, by virtue of your divine promise, you will receive and favorably dispatch our supplication. Amen. (Prayed every day)
Carol
