Pictures for the 2nd Sunday after Christmas, Years A B and C

This is a small selection of free-use illustrations, photographs or images based on the readings and prayers/propers in the Roman Catholic lectionary for the 2nd Sunday of Christmas, Years A, B and C.  It is part of the Lectionary Art Series.

See Hymn Suggestions for this Sunday for more information about the readings and seasonal notes about this day, and links to other weeks.

Classical

Adoration of the Magi

John the Baptist in the Wilderness

The Word Incarnate

Mosaiken der Kirche von Daphni, Szene: Christus Pantokrator

Source:    Wikipedia
Artist:      Meister von Daphni, circa 1100

Contemporary

Book of John:   In the Beginning

Christmas Sun-rise

"He came as a witness to speak for the light"

Source:    Mt Pleasant Granary comments
Artist:       Unknown

See also ...

• Where to find pictures to use in church

• Catholic Mass planning sheet
• General-purpose church-service templates