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He will be called Wonderful Counselor ... Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6) |
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This oratory, the Upper Room, on the first floor of the Big House, displays this North African Mediterranean nativity made of resin. |
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The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat,
the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead them.
(Isaiah 11:6) |
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The oratory known as St. John's Chapel, located at the north end of the first floor of the Big House, features this Italian Renaissance crèche by Fontanini, made of resin. |
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An angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said: "Joseph, son of David,
do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her
is from the Holy Spirit."
(Matthew 1:20) |
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In the Portrait Room on the second floor of the Big House we find this Christian Palestinian-Arab crèche made of hand-casted polymer. |
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The angel said: "Be not afraid. Behold, I bring you tidings of great joy...
for to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord."
(Luke 2:10-11) |
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This Celtic crèche made of sculptured Irish stone is in the foyer of the library. |
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| Also in the library foyer is this Armenian wooden hand carving. |
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When the Magi saw the star, they were overjoyed. Going into the house,
they saw the babe with Mary his mother, and they
bowed down and worshipped him.
(Matthew 2:10-11) |
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This Baroque crèche made of glass is in the dining room. |
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Glory to God in the highest, and peace among people on Earth... (Luke 2:14)
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During the Christmas season, we have meals by candlelight. |
This sub-Saharan African scroll painting in the dining room portrays the Holy Family. |
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