Prayer to Jesus, Lover of Children
O
JESUS, friend of children, who from thy most tender years didst grow visibly in
wisdom and in grace before GOD and men; who at the age of twelve wast seated in
the Temple, in the midst of the doctors, listening to them attentively, humbly
asking them questions, and exciting their admiration by the prudence and wisdom
of thy discourse; who didst receive so willingly the children, blessing them
and saying to thy disciples: Let them come to Me, for of such is the Kingdom of
Heaven, inspire me as Thou didst inspire Blessed Peter Canisius, model and
guide of the perfect Catechist, with a profound respect and a holy affection
for childhood, a taste and a marked devotion for instructing them in Christian doctrine,
a special aptitude in making them understand its mysteries and love its
beauties. I ask this of Thee, through the intercession of the blessed Virgin
Mary. Amen.
From the Raccolta
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