Our eyes turn toward Bethlehem, the House of Bread, as Mary and Joseph journey to the city of David:
O King of heaven
You have taken our nature
In the holy womb
Of the pure little Virgin.

With the pure veil
Of this frail flesh
She provided for you .
Immortal man and babe.
                                          
                                   - Sister Isabella Farnese, Poor Clare, 17^th century