Johannes of Damascus (8th century) wrote the first icon of the Mother of God with three hands (Tricherusa) under dramatic circumstances. According to ancient Christian tradition, she opens a window for prayer. Let us trust that the Mother of God and her Son Jesus Christ look upon us lovingly as we contemplate the icon and bring us closer to God. The book "Mother of God with Three Hands" describes the hidden mystery of the third hand, the grace-filled power that leads to the blessing of children, the fascinating origin story of the icon, and the encounter with Henri Nouwen.