Cz?stochowa

<p><strong>INT. HOLY HOUSE LORETO - NIGHT</strong></p><p>The Holy House is bathed in the soft</p><p>glow of a single candle. St. Luke his</p><p>face etched with reverence works on</p><p>his canvas. The scene now depicts a</p><p>humble stable in Bethlehem. Mary</p><p>radiating a peaceful joy gazes down at</p><p>the infant Jesus cradled in a manger.</p><p>Joseph his features reflecting</p><p>tenderness and protection kneels</p><p>nearby.</p><p><strong>ST. LUKE</strong></p><p>The Nativity... the birth of the King of Kings in</p><p>utter humility.</p><p>He meticulously paints the details of</p><p>the scene the straw in the manger the</p><p>soft folds of Mary's robe the gentle</p><p>curve of the infant Jesus's hand.<strong>ST. LUKE</strong></p><p>And the glory of God shone around them.</p><p>He adds a subtle glow around the Holy</p><p>Family a celestial light emanating</p><p>from the divine child. The colors are</p><p>rich and deep conveying a sense of awe</p><p>and reverence.</p><p><strong>ST. LUKE</strong></p><p>A stable... yet the dwelling place of the eternal</p><p>God.</p><p>He pauses his brush still his gaze</p><p>fixed on the painting. He seems lost in</p><p>contemplation his heart overflowing</p><p>with emotion.</p><p><strong>ST. LUKE</strong></p><p>The shepherds guided by angels witnessed the</p><p>wonder...</p><p>He begins to sketch in the figures of</p><p>the shepherds their faces awestruck</p><p>kneeling before the Christ child. Their</p><p>simple robes contrast with the ethereal</p><p>glow surrounding Mary and Joseph.</p><p><strong>ST. LUKE</strong></p><p>...and the wise men following the star brought</p><p>gifts of gold frankincense and myrrh.</p><p>He adds the Three Wise Men their</p><p>exotic attire and the glimmer of their</p><p>gifts adding a touch of regal splendor</p><p>to the humble scene. He carefully</p><p>paints the expressions of profound</p><p>adoration on their faces.</p><p><strong>ST. LUKE</strong></p><p>Emmanuel... God with us.He steps back his eyes welling with</p><p>tears. The painting radiates a profound</p><p>sense of peace and joy a celestial</p><p>light illuminating the divine mystery</p><p>of the Incarnation.</p><p><strong>ST. LUKE</strong></p><p>(whispering)</p><p>Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace</p><p>goodwill toward men.</p><p>He gently touches the canvas his hand</p><p>lingering on the face of the infant</p><p>Jesus. A single tear traces a path down</p><p>his cheek.</p><p>FADE OUT.</p><p></p>