Meditation for the Octave of Christmas | Jesus Lying on the Straw | December 29 ~ St. Alphonsus

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Meditation for the Octave of Christmas – December 29 Meditation 5: Jesus Lying on the Straw In this profound Catholic meditation for the Octave of Christmas, we contemplate the mystery of the Infant Jesus lying on the hard straw in the manger at Bethlehem. Born in poverty, deprived of even the simplest comfort, the Son of God chooses suffering from the very first moments of His earthly life. This meditation reflects on the delicacy of the Child Jesus, formed by the Holy Spirit, and the immense pain He endured on a bed fit only for beasts. Drawing from Sacred Scripture, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Thomas of Villanova, and St. Peter Damian, we are led into the deep mystery of Christ’s love for suffering, the mortification of the senses, and the redemption of mankind. Why did Our Lady place her beloved Son upon the straw instead of holding Him in her arms? The saints tell us: Jesus Himself desired it, to teach us from infancy the law of sacrifice and the love of the Cross. This meditation concludes with heartfelt affections and prayers, inviting the soul to repentance, gratitude, patience in suffering, and deeper love for Jesus crucified for love of us, and for Our Sorrowful Mother Mary. Perfect for: Daily meditation during the Octave of Christmas Traditional Catholic prayer Advent & Christmas contemplation Reflection on suffering, humility, and penance 📖 “A body Thou hast fitted to Me.” May this meditation help you accompany the Infant Jesus on the straw and learn from Him the path to salvation. 00:00 Introduction – Meditation for the Octave of Christmas 00:16 The Birth of Jesus in the Stable 00:27 The Manger and the Bed of Straw 00:35 The Delicacy and Suffering of the Infant Jesus 00:54 The Shame and Poverty of the Straw 01:09 St. Francis of Assisi and the Manger 01:36 Why Mary Laid Jesus on the Straw 01:56 The Explanation of St. Peter Damian 02:24 Jesus Teaches the Love of Suffering 02:49 Affections and Prayers Begin 03:08 Jesus Redeems Us from Infancy 03:27 Consolation in the Tears of Jesus 03:45 Offering Suffering for Love of Christ 04:32 Trust and Love Amid Trials 04:36 Prayer to Our Lady of Sorrows 05:00 Conclusion – Jesus Crucified for Love of Us https://sensusfidelium.com/meditations/st-alphonsus/meditations-for-every-day-of-advent/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Sensus Fidelium is your go to for sermons on the catholic church, faith, growing in holiness, study of the scriptures, anything and everything you need to be set on fire for the Lord and His Church. #CatholicMeditation #OctaveOfChristmas #JesusInTheManger #TraditionalCatholic #ChristmasMeditation #InfantJesus #CatholicPrayer #MangerMeditation #SufferingWithChrist #OurLadyOfSorrows

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• Bible Study
• Christmas
• Jesus Christ