Lyrics–The Shepherd’s Farewell (English):

Thou must leave thy lowly dwelling,
The humble crib, the stable bare.
Babe, all mortal babes excelling,
Content our earthly lot to share.
Loving father, Loving mother,
Shelter thee with tender care!

Blessed Jesus, we implore thee
With humble love and holy fear.
In the land that lies before thee,
Forget not us who linger here!
May the shepherd’s lowly calling,
Ever to thy heart be dear!

Blest are ye beyond all measure,
Thou happy father, mother mild!
Guard ye well your heav’nly treasure,
The Prince of Peace, The Holy Child!
God go with you, God protect you,
Guide you safely through the wild!

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The Life of S. of God Margaret Stadler, Virgin, Second Order (d. 1521) for the Franciscan Saint of the Day for Dec 28. Margaret was born is Swabia in Germany and, like St. Francis, had a strong devotion to the child Jesus with miraculous mystical experiences.

Reflection is on devotion to the Child Jesus
Practice devotion to the Holy Child all through the year, practicing love by loving children.
We should be childlike in our love of God the Father.

Also on Youtube: https://youtu.be/RsGcCl_7iHo

Read by Fr. Ignatius Manfredonia, FI from Marion Habig’s ‘The Franciscan Book of Saints’ Revised Edition, Franciscan Herald Press, ISBN: 978-0819907516

Playlist of Franciscan Saints: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TxcAETrU_k&list=PLejh_e0-LN4wErRczZGry4TXytCZFiLCm

Ave Maria!

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