Gospel Mt 2:1-12 When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of King Herod, behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, “Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.” When King Herod heard this, he was greatly troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. Assembling all the chief priests and the scribes of the people, He inquired of them where the Christ was to be born. They said to him, “In Bethlehem of Judea, for thus it has been written through the prophet: And you, Bethlehem, land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; since from you shall come a ruler, who is to shepherd my people Israel.” Then Herod called the magi secretly and ascertained from them the time of the star’s appearance. He sent them to Bethlehem and said, “Go and search diligently for the child. When you have found him, bring me word, that I too may go and do him homage.” After their audience with the king they set out. And behold, the star that they had seen at its rising preceded them, until it came and stopped over the place where the child was. They were overjoyed at seeing the star, and on entering the house they saw the child with Mary his mother. They prostrated themselves and did him homage. Then they opened their treasures and offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed for their country by another way.
39 Comments
Kate Gallagher 06 Jan 2014
So beautiful, wonderful work Joanna!Elizabeth Lindberg 06 Jan 2014
Very lovely!!!Lynn De Serres 06 Jan 2014
Magnificent photographic artwork and passage from the Gospel. Splendid combination of both. My PIC OF THE DAY.Marika Antal 24 Aug 2009
now this something nice to look at!! xxxooo MarikaOlga van Dijk 18 Mar 2009
b e a u t i f u l JJ!MJ Mitchell 27 Feb 2009
Beautiful capture - soothing to the soul.Renata Cavanaugh 19 Feb 2009
BeautifulMichelle Jacobcik 18 Feb 2009
I love flowers and you captured the beauty and peace of this one. ThanksMrs.David Jobes(Dee) Jobes 17 Feb 2009
GORGEOUS Artistic capture,my Friend!!!STUNNING!!!Wow,FANTASTIC composition and clarity!!!Hope you and yours had a Blessed Christmas!!!,Dee&David :):)teresa ramalhao 15 Feb 2009
What an inspirate... simple but magnificient "gift" you offer to OUR LORD... So great sensibility, Joanna!Anonymous Guest 08 Feb 2009
Great photo.Good colorurs. Masterly dreams and reality. For God and Christ. Wonderful. Joanna. Hug. joséTeresa Dominici 05 Feb 2009
Gorgeous piece.Tabitha Borges 01 Feb 2009
so stunningRuth Kauffman 20 Jan 2009
Very lovely image, Jo!!! Beautiful text also!Amanda Tucker 19 Jan 2009
beautifulpa fredrik 11 Jan 2009
Soooo nice, pl. see my ballpoint pen artworksJan van Baarle 10 Jan 2009
FantasticAlberto D'Assumpcao 08 Jan 2009
Splendid image and text, Jo!Barry Huyett 08 Jan 2009
lovely!Anonymous Guest 05 Jan 2009
So Inspiring, Both Words and Text!! AllieAnn Fawssett-Atkin 05 Jan 2009
Beautiful image JoMichael Easter 05 Jan 2009
Lovely job!Seth Weaver 05 Jan 2009
Awes-inspiring capture and sacred words that touch the soul.Rebecca Wadle 05 Jan 2009
Very beautiful!Edward Bajgerowicz 04 Jan 2009
Beautifully doneDavid Holcombe 04 Jan 2009
The flower is beautiful. It has a ring of beads that look like our Mardi Gras beads. We move from one set of festivities to another in Louisiana. Laissez les bons temps rouler, as they say here.Robin Foss 04 Jan 2009
Great shot.Francis Rivera 04 Jan 2009
Very lovely! ^_^KC CHANG 04 Jan 2009
GORGEOUS!Mary Janosik 04 Jan 2009
Keeping the Christ in Christmas, Amen. Very lovely shot with the text, Jo!! Take care my friend, and may your New Year be blessed!!Anonymous Guest 04 Jan 2009
Dear Joanna, your photograph is fantastic as alway and you can never go wrong quoting the New Testiment. I make a point of going thru the first few chapters of all 4 gospils on Christmas eve even though I am by myself as it always touches me and lifts me up.Anthony Crudup 04 Jan 2009
Joanna God Bless You. Thank you for such a beautiful message and image . Yes what a way to start the New Year by laying prostate before the Lord of Glory!! AmenJohn Swift 04 Jan 2009
Lovely, Joanna! I like the way you incorporate scripture with your beautiful photographs.Joe Sweeney 04 Jan 2009
Really beautiful work.Mike Helechu 04 Jan 2009
Very nice combination of nature's beauty and man's talents. Effective. Well done.Ai Shan 04 Jan 2009
Very beautiful composition and shot, Joanna!Maria Anna Machado 04 Jan 2009
Marvelous...very delicate.Warren Ballard 04 Jan 2009
Beautiful shot Joanna!Sharon Gonzalez 04 Jan 2009
DEAR JO, THIS IS MAGNIFICENT. GORGEOUS WORK.