Jesus is beginning to develop thick brown fat cells this week. They will prove pretty important on a cool December night in Bethlehem in the near future. Jesus of the womb, Hear our prayers!

Jesus first heard the sound of his mother’s heartbeat today. Its steady drumming is a comfort to Him. He also saw his first flickers of brightness when his mother stood in the sunshine. The Light of the world has seen his first rays of sunlight. Jesus of the womb, Hear our prayers!

Jesus is growing fast now! He is five inches long and weighs five ounces. The cord connecting him to Mary is also getting bigger to better support the healthy growing boy. Jesus of the womb, Hear our prayers!

Jesus squinted his face up for the first time yesterday. He can also move his head a little from side to side in that highly buoyant amniotic sac we call his home. Jesus of the womb, Hear our prayers!