Mary and the infant Jesus are depicted in the painting « The Holy Mother & Child » by Stephen B Whatley, an expressionist artist based in London. The Christmas season begins with the Dec. 24 evening vigil commemorating the birth of Christ and ends with the feast of the Baptism of the Lord Jan. 9. (CNS/Stephen B Whatley) (Nov. 21, 2011) EDITORS: For one-time editorial use only. Artist’s credit must accompany any reproduction in print or online.

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