5. The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple
The boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it. After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. (Lk 2:41-50) ...
  1. When Jesus is twelve, He goes with His parents to Jerusalem for the Passover.
  2. After the Passover, Joseph and Mary unknowingly set out for Nazareth without Jesus.
  3. At the end of the first day's journey they discover Jesus is missing.
  4. His parents return immediately looking for Him.
  5. This loss causes grief and anxiety beyond our understanding to Mary and Joseph.
  6. On the third day they find Jesus in the Temple among the Doctors who were astonished at His wisdom.
  7. Mary:"Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been searching for you in sorrow."
  8. Jesus: "Why did you search for me? Did you not know that I must be about my Father's business?"
  9. Jesus goes down with them to Nazareth, and is subject to them.
  10. Mary keeps all these things in her heart.