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Angel with the Crown of Thorns

An angel is a special creature from heaven with beautiful wings and a kind heart. Sometimes, when someone is feeling sad or afraid, an angel might come and comfort them.

A crown of thorns is a painful thing that was put on the head of someone named Jesus a long time ago. It had sharp pieces of plant that poked and hurt him.

Now, imagine an angel wearing a crown of thorns. It might seem strange, since angels are supposed to be peaceful and loving, and thorns are sharp and painful. But some people believe that this image, called the angel with the crown of thorns, represents the idea that even in the midst of pain and suffering, there can be beauty and hope.

So, it's like imagining a kind and gentle angel that knows how it feels to be hurt, but still has hope and love in its heart. It reminds us that even when things are tough and scary, there can still be hope and kindness to help us through.