The Little Shepherd's Staff: A story for the Christmas season

In this heartwarming tale, Joshua, a young shepherd boy, and his father witness celestial signs announcing Christ’s birth. Guided by an angel’s proclamation, they rush to the stable in Bethlehem where they meet the newborn Messiah, cradled in the arms of Mary and Joseph.

Moved by the moment, Joshua presents his cherished shepherd staff to the infant Jesus, a gesture marked with profound symbolism. Mary, in turn, blesses the gesture, foreseeing Jesus as the ultimate shepherd of humanity.

This enchanting Christmas story is a tribute to the universal role of the Good Shepherd of us all, inviting readers to embrace His staff and feel its shepherding power.