About His Father's Business by Rose Datoc Dall

About His Father's Business by Rose Datoc DallAbout this Image: In this image, a twelve year old Christ is found in the Temple at Jerusalem conversing with doctors and lawyers after three days of being missing while He and His parents went up to Jerusalem for the feast of the Passover. There is a stark contrast of His youthful face and penetrating gaze amidst a sea of heads of wise doctors and lawyers as they engage Him in an intellectual and scriptural discourse. He clearly was not intimidated

He is risen

and the Easter lilies are symbols of spring and His Atonement

It is a testament to his character and worthiness to be the steward and protector of this holy family

and books and giving public addresses that bring joy

and on earth peace

Christ taught the Parable of the Sower to His disciples to help them understand how to nourish their faith

as we call it

They are surrounded by stars and a dawning sun

The young boy in the back represents being on the verge of conversion

At the Sea of Galilee

representing the Young Women value of Individual Worth in this piece

The reason stars look to shine brightly is because they are surrounded by darkness--to shine is to be different from that which surrounds you