Madonna Lily Hand Print Papercraft

On August 15, the Lutheran church remembers St. Mary, Mother of Our Lord. One of the oldest symbols for Mary is lilium candidum, or the Madonna Lily. The liturgical color for the feast of St. Mary, Mother of Our Lord is white. “In the earliest days the Virgin Mary was neither unduly apotheosized, nor wasContinue reading “Madonna Lily Hand Print Papercraft”

Trinity: Equilateral Triangle

As one of the oldest symbols for the Trinity, the equilateral triangle emphasizes the equality of the Persons of the Trinity. The Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost are, as confessed in the Athanasian Creed, equal in glory. They are all uncreated, infinite, eternal, almighty, God and Lord, yet are distinct persons and oneContinue reading “Trinity: Equilateral Triangle”

Liturgicraft – The Triquetra

The Triquetra – a symbol loaded with meaning! It is made up of three equal half circles. This emphasizes the equality of the Persons of the Trinity. The three half circles are united into one symbol, representing the union of the Divine Persons. In the center of the triquetra, an equilateral triangle is formed, whichContinue reading “Liturgicraft – The Triquetra”

The Time of the Church: Kaleidocycle

The Time of the Church begins with Trinity and ends before Advent. It is the longest time of the church year and contains a number of feasts and festivals. The liturgical color for the Time of the Church is green. Green signifies life and growth. The Kaleidocycle is a term derived from three Greek wordsContinue reading “The Time of the Church: Kaleidocycle”