To Our Lord Jesus Christ, from
Conception to the Day of His Birth. Seed of Abraham: From Your first moment
of existence, I adore You. You were no less God before
conception Nor less a man thereafter. Sublime Christ Cell: Enshrined two hours in the body
of the Virgin, I adore You. Your supernatural indwellling
Sanctified all child-bearing for all time. Evolving God-Man:Three days in Your Mother's womb
gestating, I adore You. As You grow in space organically,
Your glory fills both the Heavens and the Earth. Rare Pristine Beauty: Four weeks evolving a cluster
of living cells. I adore You. Wtih Your Mother in deep
contemplation I ponder the mystery of Your Incarnation. Ancient Word Wisdom: Five fortnights dormant in Your
cradle of flesh, I adore You. Mary, full of
grace, sustains God within: The creature Mother bears her
own Creator. Savior of Mankind: Approaching six months, viable,
immaculate. I adore You. You took compassion on frail, human
matter, To give it the dignity of immortaliity. True Root of Jesse: Seven full moons in the
sanctuary of the womb, I adore You. Rejoice, Israel, for
Mary has foretold: "All generations shall call me blessed."
Thou, Son of David, For eight months sheltered in
humble pregnancy, I adore You. The woman heavy with Child
now Turns to Joseph in urgent expectation. Jesus, Judge and King, You come in the fullness of
time as a Sacrament of Hope through Sion's beloved
daughter. I adore You. You come to shed Light in
darkness, To bring judgment and Life in abundance. ...and the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among
us...and we saw His glory and His truth in the Gospels, in
History, in the Church, the People of God, and in His
anointed Priests from age to age. ---Martin S. Rath, OSB., St. John's Abbey,
Collegeville MN 56321 Reprinted with permission
