Weakness Becomes Strong
e lies in the
manger, but contains the world; he nurses at the breasts, but feeds the
angels; he is wrapped in swaddling clothes, but vests us with immortality;
he found no place in the inn, but makes for himself a temple in the hearts
of believers.
In order that weakness might become strong, strength became weak.
Prayer. My faith prays to you, Lord, the
faith you gave me, and inspired in me by the Incarnation of your Son and
the mission of your preacher.
From John E. Rotelle, O.S.A., Augustine Day by Day: Minute Meditations
for Every Day Taken from the Writings of Saint Augustine. Catholic
Book Publishing Co. New York, 1986.
