by SUE SECONI
For the four Sundays of Advent, youngsters at St Mary’s School, Wanganui, were busily making
symbols for the parish Jesse tree at their Liturgy of the Word.
From St Mary’s parish, from left, Rebecca-Grace McKay holds the globe and Michaela Waite holds Joseph’s coat of many colours for the Jesse tree.
while the commentator gives an explanation of each one. Each decoration represents people
who have been involved in God’s plan of salvation, and major stories in the Old Testament.
Beginning with the first symbol of the globe, we’re reminded that God made the Earth. Other symbols are the apple and serpent and how our first parents disobeyed God, the rainbow reminding us that Noah built the ark to save the people from the flood, and Sarah’s tent and her longing to have a baby. The ram tells the story of Isaac and the shepherd’s crook represents Samuel’s call from God to leadership.
A note of explanation accompanies each ornament and serves as a reflective piece for those who want to pause during this busy time of year to spiritually prepare for Christmas.
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