You see two images of Christmas the mass for Christs 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 Brady child near to his birth with childlike image she even 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 may not be aware. Female shepherdess. Family members of the group.?
Accurate we know this story image is familiar.
Second more expensive image.What do you notice here? Mary’s older.
She’s haggled. Jesus is 18 month old child. Restless won’t keep still. Mary is struggling. Joseph not present. Maggie has arrived people of power, people of education, people of Privilege. People studious.
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 unfollowing.
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