In obedience to the Mosaic law, to which He was not subject,
Christ allowed Himself to be presented body and soul in the
Temple to teach us that by purity of body and soul we are to
consecrate ourselves to the service of God.
"Blessed are the clean of heart, for they shall see God." As we
are pure of heart, so will our vision of the things of God be
clear. By prayer and the Sacraments shall we maintain purity of
life. Prayer will keep our minds in touch with God. Strict
examination of conscience will make known to us our faults. The
Sacrament of Penance will cleanse our souls. If through the
Sacrament of the Eucharist we abide in Christ, Christ will abide
in us and keep us pure.
O Mary, Virgin Mother, protect us in body and soul!
Fifth Joyful Mystery:
"The Finding in the Temple"
"And it came to pass, that, after three days, they found Him in
the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, hearing them
and asking them questions. . . . And His mother said to Him:
Son, why hast thou done so to us? behold Thy father and I have
sought Thee sorrowing. And He said to them: How is it that you
sought me? Did you not know that I must be about my Father's
business?"--(St. Luke, II, 46, 48, 49.)