The Complete Manual of Catholic Piety / Containing a Selection of Fervent Prayers, Pious Reflection, and Solid Instructions, Adapted to Every State of Life. To Which is Annexed a Supplement, Containing Excellent and Approved Devotions, With the Epistles and Gospels for All the Sundays and Festivals of the Year.

by William Gahan

O Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on us. [Ten times.] Glory, &c.

IV.—Our Lord Jesus Christ is found in the Temple.

The Meditation.

Our Saviour being twelve years old, shows himself more than mortal, by his knowledge and wisdom, teaching the very teachers of the Jews.

O Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on us. [Ten times.] Glory, &c.

V.—The Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The Meditation.

The Saviour of the world is baptised by St. John. The eternal Father declares him to be his Son.

O Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on us. [Ten times.] Glory, &c.