In contrast, the Nativity stable is open on all sides, a loving God welcoming all people. Above the representation of God's coming into the world as a baby is the city on the mount, the celestial Jerusalem. Reinforcing that salvation happens where one is, the representation of the heavenly city incorporates the image of UD's Chapel of the Immaculate Conception. They are connected. But the meal will be eaten at the wedding feast of Cana.
Numerous scenes contain images of birds.
One is from an apocryphal story of Jesus. While Mary washes dishes and Joseph makes a fire, Jesus crafts clay birds that then take flight. Go to the Mirror of Hope page. Go to the Quarterly main page.