For God so loved the world

For God so loved the world

Summary: In the picture, we see Jesus Christ (the Bread of Everlasting life ) offering HIMSELF as a loving sacrifice for the salvation of the world.

Description:

The broken Bread: The broken Bread symbolizes the Body of Christ, lovingly offered as a sacrifice for the life of the world.

The living Bread is full of  love– for God is love.

The green color outlining the Bread symbolizes the innocence of Jesus. ["For if this is what is done to green wood, what will be done when the wood is dry?" [Luke 23:31] ]

The red Cross made up of thorny mesh symbolizes the intense sufferings of Jesus.

The radiating Heart symbolizes the outpouring of Jesus's abundant love. It further symbolizes the Joy of victory over sin.

The Blood drops: The Blood of Jesus Christ (full of Merciful love; full of Grace; full of life; full of Holy Spirit.) poured out for the salvation of many.

In the picture, we see the Blood of Jesus Christ ( the light of the world ) dispelling the darkness of sin from the sinful world.

The background: The violet- purplish shade of the sky symbolizes Heaven– in mourning. The fiery colors of the sky symbolizes the Passion of Christ; the anger and the  hostility of the Jews; the ruffled environment. The dark clouds  enveloping the earth symbolizes the darkness of sin.

The goal of our life

The goal of life is Holiness¹.
Those who  strive² towards Holiness, live  close³ to the 'TRUTH'⁴.

1. No one can enter God's kingdom without becoming Holy.

2. strive to live a life of love in all humility and faith in God.

3. For God loves the person whose goal is uprightness.

4. Jesus Christ. The 'TRUTH' leads us and brings us safely to our Eternal home.

In love with God

Those who do not incline¹ their heart towards God, incline towards pride.
And in their pride they defy² God.

1. To humbly and perseveringly incline our heart in Faith, Hope and Love towards God.

2.  To stubbornly disbelieve in God and disrespect God.

Be rich in God

With God, we are always rich.
Blessed with HIS abundant Blessings.
Blessed with HIS Most Holy presence.
Blessed with HIS constant protection.
Blessed with HIS Faithful love.
Blessed with HIS  abundant Graces.
Blessed to grow rich in Faith.
Blessed to grow rich in Hope.
Blessed to Inherit salvation.
Blessed to inherit Eternal life.

Let God be revered

Let God be revered in our life.
For HIS love is Faithful.
For HE alone forgives. For with HIM is generous ransom¹.
HE alone saves us from perdition.
HE alone restores us.
HE alone brings us to new life in HIM.

1. God relented from bringing destruction on Nineveh. HE does not treat us as our sins deserve, but generously forgives us– like prodigal son's Merciful Father.

Suffering- a good companion for life

In the journey of life, suffering is our good companion¹.
For Christ suffered for us, first- HE died for us.
Now, it's our turn, to take up our cross² and follow³ HIM daily.
And HE will bring us to Eternal Glory.

1. Good companion: In suffering patiently and willingly for God, we find Jesus for our 'good companion'.  HE assures us of HIS strong presence during the moments of our weaknesses and sufferings. By patiently bearing our suffering, we share in HIS sufferings. Through suffering we are perfected in God's grace.

2. The difficulties and pain that time and circumstances bring in our life.

3. To trust HIM wholeheartedly despite the contrary circumstances and to persevere in deeds of Love and Mercy.

Test of Virtue

In every place and at all times, when virtue¹ is tested, it is found Beautiful.
Virtue shines Beautifully in all circumstances.

1. Love; Humility; Chastity; Forgiveness; Kindness; Patience; Diligence; Faith; Hope;  Honesty; Temperance.

Virtue is without any pretence; it is not sanctimonious.