He knows that the Father loves
him. Jesus rejects pride,
selfishness, and thirst for
glory. In his heart there is no
place for what is bad.

There Joseph has a small house and near the house is his carpenter's
shop. His tools are a bit rusty now, and the house has gathered dust.
But Joseph and Mary sets things in order.

Jesus answers, "Let it be for now. Everything must be done according to the plan of God." So John baptizes Jesus.

Herod waits and waits for the Magi to return. When he finds out he was deceived, he tells the soldiers, "Go and kill all the baby boys born in
these last two years in Bethlehem and places near it."

One day John sees Jesus coming towards him, John tells the people:
"Here is the Lamb of God, he who is to take away the sin of the world."

Turing to Mary, Simeon says, "This child is destined for the fll and the rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted so
that thoughts of manny hearts will be revealed. And you yourself a sword will pierce."

After three days of searching, they find Jesus in the temple staying
with the teachers of the law, listening to them and asking them
questions.

Entering the house, they see the Child in Mary's arms. They kneel and
bow to the ground to worship Him. They they offer Him their gifts.

Every morning and evening, Mary, Joseph and Jesus say their
prayers according to what the
Law of Moses says. When they
pray together, there is silence
and peace in the house.

The Magi reach Bethlehem and they ask, "where is the new-born king of
the Jews? We have seen his star and we have come to worship him."