WHAT THE INFANT JESUS TEACHES US.

Socrates advised his followers to have few desires and to desire these as little as possible, in order to remain content, for the man who is full of desires is always uneasy and restless.

This human counsel is very true but, it is incomplete.

It recommends detachment from earthly things but fails to teach the ardent and practical desire for supernatural things.

Jesus Christ teaches us both.

After He has urged us to become gentle and humble like Himself, after He has told us not to worry about the future and not to fret about what to wear and what to eat, He points out the way in which Providence clothes the lilies of the filed and feeds the birds of the air.

Then He adds: “Seek the Kingdom of God and all these things shall be given you besides” (Cf Lk.12:22-31).

We must limit and moderate our desire for earthly goods, therefore but, should ardently yearn to love God, to serve and obey Him in this life and to enjoy Him forever in Heaven.

This is what the Infant Jesus wishes to teach us.”

(an advice from cardinal bacci.)