What is the dominant image you have in your mind of Jesus? In reality, these are the only true pictures we have. All of the others are simply portraits or caricatures, which the artist has painted from the image the artist has in mind of the same Jesus. Very often the artist also reflects something of the art style of the period in which the picture was drawn. So your picture, at least in terms of your own faith and development, is as important to you as any other picture you might see.

How then do you see Jesus? Do you see him as the Good Shepherd of all souls? Do you see him as the gentle Savior of all sinners? Do you see him as the good teacher, as the Great Physician, as the worker of miracles, as the One who is compassionate toward all who are in need, and the lover of little childre…