of the poor; the Brother who loves all His brethren in the great family of man; the unwearied Healer and Ennobler of sick and suffering humanity; the Desire of all nations; the Saviour of the world, who “went about doing good.” In accordance with this conception—V. St. Luke reveals especially the sacredness of infancy. He alone tells us of the birth and infancy of the Baptist; the Annunciation; the meeting of Mary and Elisabeth; the songs of the herald Angels; the Circumcision; the Presentation in