Mary in the Temple (VI)

She spent her time praying and meditating on the Law At only three years of age, her demeanor was so assured, her speech so perfect, and she applied herself so ardently to praising God, that one would have taken her for a grown-up person and not a little girl. She prolonged her prayers and her face shone like snow so much so that one could hardly look at her. No one ever saw her angry, no one ever heard her speak ill of someone. All her words were so full of grace that one recognized God on her lips. She spent her time praying and meditating on the Law. She was all-attentive towards her companions, so that none might fall into sin.