| There are many references to wheat in the scriptures. It represents the body of Christ, the bread of life, memorialized in Holy Communion. |
Psalm 150 mentions not only the lyre and harp, but many other instruments, among them the trumpet. Often this instrument indicates the Day of Judgement, which is the call to resurrection. |
Eternal Life is represented by the Tree of Life. Some have said that a tree with numerous branches indicates the divisions of Protestantism |
The lily normally means for us the Easter Lily. It signifies the resurrection, for the bulb decaying in the earth only to produce a plant that flowers anew, symbolizes the promise of immortality. The use of the Madonna Lily stands for the virginity of Mary, symbolizing her purity and innocence and having a special neaning in connection with the Annunciation. The scriptures also speak gracefully of the lilly in this wise, "consider the lillies of the field-- Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these."
Mathew 6:29 |
The rose is often known as the Messianic rose, signifing the fulfillment of the promise of the Coming of the Saviour. The prophet foretells this day in Isaiah 35:1, when the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose." The red rose illustrates martyrdom, the white rose signifies purity. |
The pomegranate is referred to in at least ten books of the Old Testament. Employed among other things to indicate royalty, hope, and fertility, it was often embroidered upon robes of the priests of old. The most significant use of this symbol, however, comes from the power of it's seeds to burst forth from their shells, just as Our Lord burst forth from the tomb on Easter Morn. |
