Lent Coloring Contest Explanations

The symbolic meaning of this Lenten coloring contest picture has been recognized since the early Church Fathers and has been popularly represented in numerous medieval stained glass windows.

Even as Eve came from the side of Adam as he slept,
So the Church flows from the side of Jesus as he “slept”.
Even as sin entered the world through Adam and Eve,
So Redemption enters the world through Jesus by way of Mary.
Even as water and blood flowed from the side of Christ,
So the Sacraments of Baptism and Holy Eucharist flow from the Church
To wash away sin with redeeming grace.
Even as Mary carried the child in her womb,
So she carried the Word of God, as a living tabernacle,
And as such, represents our Holy Mother Church.


	Lent Coloring Contest Explanations The symbolic meaning of this Lenten coloring contest picture has been recognized since the early Church Fathers and has been popularly represented in numerous medieval stained glass windows. Even as Eve came from the side of Adam as he slept, So the Church flows from the side of Jesus as he “slept”. Even as sin entered the world through Adam and Eve, So Redemption enters the world through Jesus by way of Mary. Even as water and blood flowed from the side of Christ, So the Sacraments of Baptism and Holy Eucharist flow from the Church To wash away sin with redeeming grace. Even as Mary carried the child in her womb, So she carried the Word of God, as a living tabernacle, And as such, represents our Holy Mother Church.