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And on the third day after the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, the most blessed Mary went forth out of the cave, and entering a stable, placed the child in the stall, and the ox and the ass adored Him. Then was fulfilled that which was said by Isaiah the prophet, saying:
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The ox knows his owner, and the ass his master's crib. Isaiah 1:3 The very animals, therefore, the ox and the ass, having Him in their midst, incessantly adored Him.
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Then was fulfilled that which was said by Abacuc the prophet, saying: Between two animals you are made manifest.
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In the same place Joseph remained with Mary three days.