This beautiful icon of Mary with her child was written by Fr Jim Nolan, PP Davidstown. He also penned the following reflection on the icon. These are beautiful words that lead us into the mystery of the incarnation at Christmas - God becoming one like us in all things but sin to save us out of love.
BEARING THE BABE IN WONDER
UNFOLDING THE IDENTITY OF GOD
A SAVIOUR CHILD
RELEGATED TO A CRIB
SUJECTED TO THE MAJESTY
OF CREATION
A CHILD IS BORN
DELIVERING THESE MIRACULOUS
MOMENTS WHICH ELEVATE US
BEYOND OUR ODYSSEY
CLUTCHING THE HAND OF GOD
IN THE TENDER FINGERS
OF A CHILD
AFFORDING THE GRACE OF GIVING