What do you notice.

 You see two images of Christmas the mass for Christ's coming into the world. As the prince of Peace. These at first glance are comfortable well known images. Except they are not. The first one only shows Baby child near to his birth with Mary young mum, even teenage girl youngish like features she holds. Vulnerable fearful . The most simple message. Common urban everyday people greet their saviour. Our Saviour. 

Joseph is present. Sheep. Baby looks vulnerable few others maybe in image your not aware who they could present . Female shepherdess ? Family members of the group.?

Accurate we know this story image is familiar. Second more expense image. What do you notice here?  Firstly Mary’s older.

She’s haggled. Jesus is 18 month old child. Restless won’t keep still. Mary is struggling. Is Joseph  present. There in a settled home. Where? The Magie has arrived people of power, people of education, people of Privilege. People studious. Mighty fearless military. The Gospels ,Birthday of the Lord only covered with differences in two of the four gospels we have in Bibliography. The Magie had been into Herod's court, traveling through Roman empire with immunity.

Accurate. Raise questions. What Questions does this raise for yourself.? What’s happened to Jesus and family since. What happens next.?

Both scenes are warm, invites us into the narrative our conversation is welcome not sentimentality it’s harsh. Holy Spirit is evident as sojourner is unfolding.