It is a symbol of God’s covenant with mankind, a promise made to Noah and his descendants that never again would a flood destroy the earth. This promise, found in Genesis 9:13-16 , speaks of God ...

The star the Magi followed to find the Christ Child is a symbol of God’s love for all people and not a sign of the power and fame of those who think of themselves as “stars,” Pope Francis ...

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At the same time, the holiday’s central symbol is not a sword but a candelabra. This one holds nine candles, one of which is used to light the other eight – representing each day of the miracle.