"God will conceal me in the cover of his tent" (Ps 27,3)
Holy Land
Annuntiata Bregy
Setting – J. G. Roten

Although designed in Switzerland, this set recreates a Bedouin scene, complete with a square, black tent and household goods. The intent was to show the intimate connection between God's promise and its fulfillment in Christ. Following Yahweh's call and promise, Abraham left his townhouse in Ur and lived in a tent. Ultimately, his journey of faith led to the announcement to Mary and the birth of Jesus. The tent is the symbol of this journey. God lives in a tent, even in churches of stone. He lives in the tent of history and its ever-changing face. He lives in the fragile walls of our frequently shaky faith. He lives as memorial of our salvation in our mortal bodies. The figures are left faceless, not to point out anonymity, but universality. We need to give the Christ event a face, our own face, and the face of all those of good will.