1 Samuel 1:20-22, 24-28. How happy are they who dwell in your house, O Lord – Psalm 83(84):2-3, 5-6, 9-10. 1 John 3:1-2, 21-24. Luke 2:41-52.

I must be in my Father’s house

Jesus my love, my Son, my prince,how could you be so cruelto sneak away from the caravan,and go back to the cityand bandy words with learned priestsas though your home was the temple?My mother dear, my life, my queen,you knew the Pasch means leaving:a journey to an unknown landwith God’s word for our feeding.You gave me birth to walk this pathalthough it be heart breaking.Mary mother, Jesus Lord,I thank you for your serving.