"Beechwood · Francis" Icon: Let the Warmth of Faith Grow in the Grain

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Item Details

- Craftsmanship: Hand Carved
- Finishing: Hand polished 
- Material: boxwood
- Weight: 400g 
- Size:5.9*5*3.13”

Preface: In Remembrance of a Shepherd Called by the Lord

Ⅰ. Beechwood as the Core: Carving "Closeness" into Every Grain

• Natural wood grain like "fingerprints of time": Every texture replicates the slums he walked through and the shoulders of the suffering he embraced, engraving his life of "drawing close to the humble" into the very breath of the wood.
• Warm touch like "the warmth of faith": Polished beechwood feels as smooth as jade; touching it is like feeling the texture of his white robe — this is not a cold icon, but a "shepherd’s warmth that lingers in the hands".

Ⅱ. Details as the Soul: Freezing the "Compassionate Shepherd" in Wood

• Facial features: The soft smile on his lips and the compassion in his eyes replicate his "neighborly shepherd" demeanor when waving to believers in St. Peter’s Square, as if he will whisper "Peace be with you" in the next moment.
• Robe: The folds fall naturally without ornate decorations, echoing his practice of "rejecting luxury and walking with the poor" — the weight of faith never lies in piles of gold and silver.
• Symbols: The simple cross on his chest and the open posture of his hands quietly tell the truth that "compassion is the most powerful language of faith".

Ⅲ. Longing as the Meaning: The Spirit of "Closeness" Lives On in the Grain

• 「Companionship at the Prayer Corner」: His gaze is like a "silent invitation", reminding you to "embrace the 'vulnerable' around you, whether people or living beings".
• 「Reminder in Daily Life」: Placed in the study or living room, the "sense of closeness" in the wood grain blends into daily life; seeing it reminds you to "smile at strangers and reach out to those in trouble".
• 「Passing On Remembrance」: Gifting it to fellow believers is a way to convey the expectation of "living out the 'faith of closeness'". Though he has passed away, the spirit of "walking with compassion" can continue in more lives through this wooden icon.

Ⅳ. Faith as the Light: The Beechwood May Age, But Its Spirit Endures

• A 「vessel of longing」: Every glance revives the touch he brought.
• An 「anchor of faith」: In busyness or confusion, the "power of closeness" in the wood grain will lead you back to the original intention of "compassion and love".
• A 「life companion」: Year after year, it will become an "old family member", witnessing your growth in "drawing close to others and guarding your faith".