Mary prepares Jesus‘ clothing - The Incarnation - Bk4 - Ch7

The Venerable Sister Mary of Jesus of Ágreda describes how the Blessed Virgin Mary prepared the swaddling clothes and linens for the Divine Infant with her ardent desire to see Him born. The Virgin Mary tells us this is a good example of preparation of our sacramentals used during Mass. She said, "...bear in mind with what reverence you must handle all the things consecrated and devoted to the divine service; and at the same time estimate how reprehensible is the irreverence with which the ministers of the Lord offend in their disregard for the sacred objects. They should not forget or slight the indignation of his Majesty against them for the gross discourtesy and ingratitude, which they ordinarily show by handling the sacred ornaments and objects of worship without attention and respect."

"Thus they who adore and worship their Creator in the spirit of truth and with a pure and upright intention have become very scarce."