18 The richest gift that you can give to me is your permission to go out and find these needy ones and bring them here that they may feast with us.
19 Joachim said, ’Tis well; go out and find the needy boys and girls and bring them here; we will prepare enough for all.
20 And Jesus did not wait; he ran; he entered every dingy hut and cabin of the town; he did not waste his words; he told his mission everywhere.
21 And in a little time one hundred and three-score of happy, ragged boys and girls were following him up Marmion Way.
22 The guests made way; the banquet hall was filled with Jesus’ guests, and Jesus and his mother helped to serve.
23 And there was food enough for all, and all were glad; and so the birthday gift of Jesus was a crown of righteousness.
CHAPTER 17.
Jesus talks with the rabbi of the synagogue of Nazareth. He criticises the narrowness of Jewish thought.
Now, Rabbi Barachia of the synagogue of Nazareth, was aid to Mary in the teaching of her son.
2 One morning after service in the synagogue the rabbi said to Jesus as he sat in silent thought, Which is the greatest of the Ten Commands?