Madonna of Financial Aid

George (my friend from cell group) emailed me this image of "The Madonna of Financial Aid" by Katie Ostenga; which he discovered by "coincidence"... But of course we Christians believe more in "God-incidence" don't we? ;)

"This image stems from the gospel story of Christ sending Peter to pay the Temple tax. In the gospel of Matthew Jesus tells Peter to: "go to the lake and cast a hook; take the first fish that bites, open its mouth and there you will find a shekel; take it and give it to them (the Temple tax collectors) for me and for you." (Mat. 17:27)

In the hands of the Christ Child is the fish with coins in its mouth. The Madonna also holds coins in her hand, to indicate that she, with her son, will grant financial help in times of need. The surrounding border and the Madonna's halo are decorated with coins from around the world. The coins within Christ Child's halo are from Vatican city and bear the image of John Paul II."

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