God has given the soul the immortal privilege of enjoying the realities of life. These realities may be described as the never-ending experience man has with truth, beauty, understanding and goodness.

There is a language for these experiences. It is a simple and beautiful language which man has known and used since the beginning of time. It is called the language of the sign and the symbol, the outward and visible form through which is revealed the inward and invisible reality that moves and directs the soul of man. These signs and symbols are the language of the soul.

Floral Affusion

Loveliness and Beauty.

Christmas Rose

Nativity of our Lord.

Daisy

The Christ Child's Innocence. Youth. The sun of Righteousness.

Dogwood

Regeneration - Divine sacrifice and triumph of eternal life.

Holly

Christmas. Passion of Christ.

Laurel

Triumph, Eternity and Chastity. Reward and Victory.

Oak Leaf

Because of its Solidity and Endurance, the Oak is the symbol of the Strength; of Faith and Virtue, and of the Endurance of the Christian against adversity.

Anemone

Immortality, Resurrection.

Cultivated Rose or American Beauty Rose

The flower of Venus goddess of love. Symbol of our Lady and of love, and indicative of Heavenly Joy.

Calla Lily

Majestic beauty, Marriage.

Wild Rose

Love and the love of the Lord.

Bluebell

Constancy. Sorrowful Regret.

Pansy

Remembrance and Meditation.

Lily of the Valley

Advent of Christ. Purity and Humility.

Hollyhock

Ambition; Fecundity.

Lily

Purity, Innocence, Virginity, Heavenly bliss, The Virgin, The Annunciation, Our Lord's human nature.

Shamrock

Trinity and St. Patrick.

Tulip

Charity and the Declaration of Love.

Poppy

Fertility, Sleep, Rest and Peace.

Iris

Eloquence; A Message; Protection. Taken as an illusion to the sorrow of the Virgin at the Passion of Christ.

Evening Primrose

Lasting Love; Memory; Youth and Sadness.

Grape & Vine

Our Lord and his followers, The Church and Unity.

Gladiolus

Incarnation.

Clematis

Mental Beauty.

Acanthus

Heavenly Gardens.

Narcissus

The Triumph of Divine Love, Sacrifice, and Eternal Life over Death, Selfishness and Sin.

Ivy

The Ivy has always been closely identified with Death and Immortality. Fidelity and Eternal Life and Undying Affection.

Passion Flower

Christ, Christ's Passion and Death; Redemption; Crucifixion.

Thistle - Scotland

Earthly Sorrow and Sin.

Morning Glory

Resurrection; Morning; Youth; Bonds of Love.