LIFE AT NAZARETH
2. The Model.
Jesus advanced in wisdom and in grace, says the Gospel. Jesus appeared to grow and advance, yet in reality He was the only One in no position to increase or grow for from eternity He possessed all in an infinite degree. Consequently He could not acquire any new perfection. Yet, since He wanted to be our model and teach us practically that we must grow, He so manifested Himself as to appear to be advancing and growing.
The sun is always the same, it does not increase or decrease, yet its light grows from dawn to midday in intensity and brightness. So did Jesus daily intensify the brightness of some perfection as though perfection were rally growing and increasing in Him. How great must be the desire of God that we should grow since His Divine Son, the only one not susceptible of increase, decides on appearing in a constant development. He certainly wants us to imitate Him and to work at our own perfection. Our Lady, the one who drew most profit from the teachings of Jesus, certainly did follow His example. It is sweet for us to think how She every day appeared more graceful and beautiful in the sight of God and man.
[Excerpted from 'MARIAN MEDITATIONS' Book by Rev. Dr. Ildefonso R. Villar, Salesian Philippine Province, Nihil Obstat; Imprimatur]
2. The Model.
Jesus advanced in wisdom and in grace, says the Gospel. Jesus appeared to grow and advance, yet in reality He was the only One in no position to increase or grow for from eternity He possessed all in an infinite degree. Consequently He could not acquire any new perfection. Yet, since He wanted to be our model and teach us practically that we must grow, He so manifested Himself as to appear to be advancing and growing.
The sun is always the same, it does not increase or decrease, yet its light grows from dawn to midday in intensity and brightness. So did Jesus daily intensify the brightness of some perfection as though perfection were rally growing and increasing in Him. How great must be the desire of God that we should grow since His Divine Son, the only one not susceptible of increase, decides on appearing in a constant development. He certainly wants us to imitate Him and to work at our own perfection. Our Lady, the one who drew most profit from the teachings of Jesus, certainly did follow His example. It is sweet for us to think how She every day appeared more graceful and beautiful in the sight of God and man.
[Excerpted from 'MARIAN MEDITATIONS' Book by Rev. Dr. Ildefonso R. Villar, Salesian Philippine Province, Nihil Obstat; Imprimatur]
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