Today, Jesus weighs seven pounds thirteen ounces. He is full of wrinkles, blotches, and dry spots on his skin, but he is beautiful beyond all reckoning. He is getting some much needed rest for later this week. Jesus of the womb, Pray for us!
Mary’s body is flooding Jesus with antibodies this week as he gets ready for the big day. These will support his natural immune system for most of the first year of life outside the womb. Jesus of the womb, Hear our prayers!
We are now in the month that Jesus will be born! Today, he is getting acquainted with a new sensation. His mother has been riding a donkey all day, and its steady rocking motion keeps lulling him back to sleep. Then, a jolt will occasionally wake him back up. Jesus of the womb, Hear our prayers!