The Mount Alvernia Hospital project presented a unique challenge: creating a stunning Holy Family statue to grace the main lobby of the new mother and children's center. Named after St. Anne—mother of St. Mary and grandmother of Jesus—the center aims to honor the vital roles St. Anne and her husband, St. Joachim, played in the Holy Family by featuring a statue that captures three generations of love and devotion.
From a blank canvas, we embarked on a creative journey to craft a statue that would encapsulate the tender bond between St. Anne, St. Joachim, St. Mary, St. Joseph, and Jesus. Over six intense months, the project evolved through stages of design, clay modeling, manufacturing, and meticulous final touch-ups.
Today, this magnificent statue stands proudly in the main lobby, becoming a signature landmark that warmly welcomes every family and staff member. It doesn't just serve as a decorative piece; it resonates deeply with visitors, evoking the profound influence and love that grandparents impart across generations. In its silent yet powerful presence, the statue tells a story of timeless family values and enduring spiritual heritage.
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Description of the extended Holy Family statue:
The Infant Jesus, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit (Matthew 1:20), came to share in our humanity through the mystery of His miraculous birth from the Virgin Mary. He humbly rests His hands peacefully and seeks comfort in His mother as He faces the life and adversities that lie ahead. While gazing at Jesus warmly and tenderly, Mary ponders the future with its joys and sufferings, grounded in faith and trust in God’s love. Holding Jesus and Mary close together, Joseph quietly conveys a supportive and protective presence for his family. Jesus’ grandparents, Anne and Joachim, calmly watch over the family and affirm them with a comforting touch, strengthening this new little family as they follow the ways of the Lord.
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To pay tribute to St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of the religious sister congregation of FMDM, the hospital has placed a 6-foot statue of St. Francis outside the new mother and children centre. St. Francis is one of the most venerated figures in Christianity and among the few who received the Stigmata (the imprint of the five wounds of Jesus). St. Francis led a life of radical simplicity and gospel joy, witnessing God’s love for all people and all creation by loving and reverencing each and every person he met, including lepers, sultans, popes, and ordinary townspeople.
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