Easter Blessings

Have a blessed and happy Easter, my friend!!

May you discover even more how much God love you!
May His love set your heart on fire with passion for Him!!

I found this story on the web:
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THE STORY OF THE PASSION FLOWER

The Passion Flower has become a symbol of Christianity visually depicting the Crucifiction of Jesus Christ. Historically it has been associated with Jesuit priests in South America during the early 17th century. The legend of the Passion Flower originated with a Mexican Augustinian Friar, Emmanuel de Villegas, who reported it in Europe in the year 1610. It includes the following:

* The Spiraled Tendrils — The Lash of Christ's Scourging
* The Central Flower Column — The Pillar of the Scourging
* The 72 Radial Filaments — The Crown of Thorns
* The Top 3 Stigma — The 3 Nails
* The Lower 5 Anthers — The 5 Wounds
* The Leaves — The Head of the Centurian's Spear
* The Red Stains — Christ's Blood Drops
* The Round Fruit — The World Christ Came to Save

The flower is said to be clearly designed by the Creator to represent Christ's passion. It opens and closes both revealing and hiding it's mystery. The edible fruit (some varieties) is sweet and the plant has medicinal qualities. The Star of Bethlehem (half-opened flower), the 30 pieces of silver (round spots underneath the leaves), the vinegar sponge (the style), the Apostles (10 petals i.e. Twelve less Judas who betrayed Christ and Peter who denied Him) and the burial spices (fragrance) can also be found.

http://www.radiantlifekeithville.com/legend.html