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April 27, 2021
· The flame symbolizes the light of Christ that shines in the darkness.
· The cross of Christ is the symbol of Christianity.
· The 5 grains of incense (formed into wax nails) are inserted into the candle and symbolize the five wounds of Christ
· The alpha (A) and omega (Ω) are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet. These letters show Christ is the beginning and end of all things.
· The year reminds us of God’s presence right here and now. He is with us!
· And this year, we have special decorations on the collar to show that this is the year of St. Joseph. “Patris Corde” is written on the bottom and translates to “With a Father's Heart”. The lilies symbolize integrity and indicate that Saint Joseph was the earthly spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, whose purity is represented by the chaste white lily. The three flowers represent the Blessed Trinity. The carpenter square symbolizes his occupation and is also a symbol of accuracy and truth.
