Jesus’s youth served to fulfill an important part of His ministry. That is, though fully God, He grew up as any human does.

This painting of Mary and a young Jesus hangs in the entrance of Sacred Heart.  It was painted by a parishioner, David Morones.

O Divine Child Jesus, give me Your love and send me Your blessing, now and for all eternity. Be generous with Your aid and consolation, that through Mary, our Mother, I may always praise You, and the Father, and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.