the Language of Symbolism

“Modern man has become illiterate, no longer able to read symbols; it is almost as if their existence is not even suspected.”
-Pope Francis, Desiderio Desideravi
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In splendóribus sanctórum, ex útero ante lucíferum génui te. (Psalm 109 : 3)
In the splendor of the saints from the womb before the daystar I begot Thee
Et Verbum Caro Factum est, et habitavit in nobis (John 1 : 14)
And the Word was made Flesh, and dwelt among us.
Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht
"Silent Night, Holy Night" : the popular Christmas carol in the original German
Ecce Fiat (Luke 1 : 38)
Behold, be it done. A paraphrase of Mary’s reply to the angel Gabriel at the Annunciation.
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[Originally uploaded February 2 and re-uploaded February 5 due to video image quality issues]