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Category: Symbolism

in religious art, holy cards, and in numbers in the Bible

Numbers 14 with blue one and green four

14 and 40–It’s about time

Victoria Ryan, August 3, 2021August 1, 2021

Our summer of fun with biblical numbers is nearing the end. But not before we talk about 14 and 40–in the context of prayer, of course. Step 1: Relax. Ask Jesus to visit with you. Tell Him any concerns on your mind. Step 2: Read this prompt: FOURTEEN is not…

Numbers

13–Faith or superstition?

Victoria Ryan, July 29, 2021August 1, 2021

Summer Fun with Biblical Numbers continues in a prayerful format. Step 1: Relax. Ask Jesus to visit with you. Tell Him any concerns on your mind. Step 2: Read the prompt: The number thirteen does not symbolize anything in the bible although several good Christian events are associated with it….

Numbers

12–His structure is divine, simply divine!

Victoria Ryan, July 27, 2021August 1, 2021

Summer Fun with Biblical Numbers continues–in a prayerful format. Step 1: Relax. Ask Jesus to visit with you. Tell Him any concerns on your mind. Step 2: Read the prompt. The symbolism of the number twelve in the bible is fun to consider. Most notably for Christians, twelve represents the…

Holy card art

14th Scriptural Station of the Cross

Victoria Ryan, April 1, 2021April 7, 2021

Jesus is Placed in the Tomb (Matthew 27: 57-60) Prepare your setting. Take a few deep breaths and exhale slowly. Set your timer. Begin with the Sign of the Cross. Then: We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Invite Jesus to visit…

Holy card art What Jesus sees from the cross

13th Scriptural Station of the Cross

Victoria Ryan, March 31, 2021March 29, 2021

Jesus Dies on the Cross (Luke 23: 44-46) Note: this is an extra blog on Wednesday of Holy Week to pray at the 13th Station. The final Station is tomorrow, Holy Thursday, so your schedule will be free to attend Good Friday services. Prepare your setting. Take a few deep breaths…

Holy card art Mary and Saint John at the cross.

12th Scriptural Station of the Cross

Victoria Ryan, March 30, 2021March 29, 2021

Jesus Speaks to His Mother and the Disciple (John 19: 25-27) Prepare your setting. Take a few deep breaths and exhale slowly. Set your timer. Begin with the Sign of the Cross. Then: We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Invite Jesus…

Holy card art

11th Scriptural Station of the Cross

Victoria Ryan, March 25, 2021March 22, 2021

Jesus Promises His Kingdom to the Good Thief (Luke 23: 39-43) Prepare your setting. Take a few deep breaths and exhale slowly. Begin with the Sign of the Cross. Then: We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Invite Jesus to visit with…

Holy card art Jesus on the cross

10th Scriptural Station of the Cross

Victoria Ryan, March 23, 2021April 6, 2021

Jesus is Crucified (Luke 23:33-38) Prepare your setting. Take a few deep breaths and exhale slowly. Set your timer. Begin with the Sign of the Cross. Then: We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Invite Jesus to visit with you. Tell Him…

Holy card art Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem

9th Station of the Cross

Victoria Ryan, March 18, 2021March 15, 2021

Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem (Luke 23: 27-31) Prepare your setting. Take a few deep breaths and exhale slowly. Begin with the Sign of the Cross. Then: We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world. Invite Jesus to visit with you. Tell…

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