The Symbolic Cross

April 2, 2010
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The Christian Cross is bleeds with symbolism.  Today, this Friday, is called Good Friday.  It is the day that Jesus of Nazareth was crucified.  The cross now symbolizes the atonement of man to God. 
However, it’ adoption has a rich history of politics, lust, goodness, and holiness. Below is an excerpt of an interpretation called the [...]

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Symbolism of Ash Wednesday

March 31, 2010
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Ash Wednesday derives its name from the practice of placing ashes on the Christian followers’ foreheads as a sign of repentance. The ashes used are typically gathered after the Palm Crosses from the previous year’s Palm Sunday are burned. In the liturgical practice of some churches, the ashes are mixed with the Oil of the Catechumens [...]

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Symbolism of Palm Sunday

March 28, 2010
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The Sunday before Easter begins the Christian Holy Week. This day is Palm Sunday.
The symbolism of Jesus riding a donkey and while his followers laid palm branches  before his path is a fulfillment of a prophecy by the prophet Zechariah (Zechariah 9:9). It was a regional custom called for kings and nobles arriving in procession to [...]

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Basketball Brackets Baaabyyy!

March 18, 2010
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The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament is my favorite sporting event.   This mikon was made by my friend John Ritner.  John’s two teams William and Mary and the Tar Heals are out. 
My Final Four is Kansas, Syracuse, West Virginia, and Duke.  Jayhawks to win it all.
Who is in Your FInal Four?

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The Shamrock Trinity

March 17, 2010
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The lore of St. Patty has it that this patron Saint would roam the Irish countryside wearing the common three-leaf clover to symbolize the Christian Trinity.  Saint Patrick has a fascinating story.   It is claimed that he died on March 17, 493. 
The Irish call the common ubiquitous white clover the Shamrock.  In fact, the Irish Government [...]

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Symbolism of the Claddagh Ring

March 16, 2010
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This symbol is of the Claddagh Ring is traditionally romantically given by the Irish. The symbolism of the Claddagh Ring corresponds to the qualities of love (the heart), friendship (the hands), and loyalty (the crown). The expression which was associated with these symbols in the giving of the ring was: “With my two hands I [...]

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Irish Harp Symbolism

March 15, 2010
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The Irish call their Harp the Clarsash.   The harp symbolized the highest of refinement and excellence to medieval Gaelic culture.  It represents the sublime beauty and grace.  It was such a powerful symbol to the Irish that the waring Brits of 16th Century destroyed the instrument as a sign of triumphant power.  Today the harp is the logo [...]

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