Natalie Haydel Barker

The Infant of Prague Original

$1,200.00

Quantity

Title

DESCRIPTION

20" x 24"

Childlike. Need. Humble.

Devotion to the infant Jesus is devotion to the Child Jesus, the Son of God, who became man for our salvation. There is no human stage or emotion that Jesus himself has not experienced. Made flesh in the form of a baby, swaddled in Mary’s arms, with a neediness of humankind, Jesus knows our human needs from birth to death. Often, we desire to handle life on our own & we forget our need for Jesus, our Father…that He knows our human experience — He knows how much we need Him.

This image of Jesus originally venerated through the Carmelite spirituality, also reminds us to ask fervently for our necessities and the Lord will provide. Having survived destructive circumstances and been restored despite many limitations, the statue reminds us that the Lord is faithful to us. He is good all the time through any season or distraction life may throw our way.

Many times we overcomplicate our relationship with Jesus. Lacking in a childlike awareness — we make it seem too difficult, too far, too much for Him. But nothing is too much for Him. He knows the needs of His children because He too was an infant and child - depending but fully trusting in the care of his mother. I want to trust like that. Humbly and fearlessly - knowing through Him all my needs will be met.

Lord, may we always remember our need for you and that all of life goes through you and in you. Make us aware of your tenderness for us. May we rest in you the same way a baby rests in his mother’s arms.

“O eternal Father, your only Son, the dear child Jesus, is mine since You have given Him to me. I offer you the infinite merits of His Divine Childhood and I beg you in His name to open the gates of Heaven to a countless host of little ones who will forever follow this Divine Lamb.” - St. Therese of the Child Jesus

 

This painting comes with a certificate of authenticity.