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Bible references:

Luke 2:21-40 refers to the Presentation of Jesus at the temple when he was a baby and verse 40 states: “The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favour of God was upon him.”

Luke 2:41-52 refers to a second event in the childhood life of Jesus, when he was aged 12 and visited Jerusalem with Mary his mother and Joseph.

Reflection:

We don’t know very much about the childhood years of Jesus except that “The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favour of God was upon him.”  Joseph was a carpenter and I imagine that the child Jesus used to spend some time with him “helping” Joseph!

Prayer:

Holy Child Jesus, you are both God and Man.  May you bless us all, always.  Amen

Details of painting   Oil on canvas 16” x 20” (2023)

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Themes:       God the Son;   Thanking;   Being loved by God