Naked I came from my mother’s womb.
Naked I shall return.
Job’s good life stands out as the shadows loom.
His acceptance is extraordinary as his fortunes turn.

To lose all your possessions is one thing.
To lose all your children that is the worst fate that can befall a man.
His refusal to curse God is something sublime taking wing.
He stood steadfast, into God’s merciful hands he ran.

Anyone, Jesus said, who welcomes this little child welcomes me.
Today I helped take my granddaughter to her first day at school.
In these little ones, it is his reflection we can see.
Far better is the innocent example of children than any rule.

How many of us would have Job’s courage if fortune deserted us.
Without divine help human nature is always thus.