"Flowers, besides being beautiful, have
often been used in Christian tradition to signify virtues and remind us
of the saints. For example, consider this brief meditation of St.
Augustine on the virtues related to our state in life:
"'I tell you again and again, my brethren, that in the Lord's garden are to be found not only the roses of his martyrs. In it there are also the lilies of the virgins, the ivy of wedded couples, and the violets of widows. On no account may any class of people despair, thinking that God has not called them. Christ suffered for all. What the Scriptures say of him is true: He desires all men to be saved and to come to knowledge of the truth (Sermo 304, 1-4: PL 38, 1395-1397).'"
In a recent commentary, Monsignor Charles Pope (pastor of Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Parish,
Washington, DC) reflected on the flowers that grow in the garden of King Jesus.
To access Msgr. Pope's complete post, please visit:
Community in Mission: Here's What Grows in King Jesus' Garden (13 AUG 18)
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