Every creature speaks of, whether it be a flower or a berry, shares something. Have you ever heard of the saying ‘from creation to the creator’? Every flower and plant glorifies its Creator. It is our duty to understand and live by it.
According to Kazantzakis, the entire universe has left its mark on the crucifixion and ascension. When in doubt, take a leaf and stretch it out into the sun; In it you can see the crucifixion. When it is retrieved, the resurrection can be seen.
There are also Easter cards that look like Christmas cards with jingle bells singing among the flowers when the card is opened. The card is full of lilies. It was only later that we realized the place for lilies in the Easter celebrations. The white Lilly proclaims the goodness and holiness of Jesus. Christ appears before Mary as a gardener. The gardener is the one who prepares the flowers for the audience. The word Easter is associated with the garden. Those who study the history of the English language know that Easter was the ancient name given to the flower festival of nature.
The fall and drought of winter signify the resurrection of spring while it symbolizes the suffering and death of Jesus. When the rays of the sun touch the soil and the occasional drizzle touches the bottoms, the spring feast comes as flowers and fruits, singing the glories of the resurrection.
Lilly puts the confidence that there is a God who can sustain it without sowing or reaping is another Easter message from Lilly gives. Lilly announces the hope of the resurrection of Christ, who said that I am the light of the world.
Another prominent Easter flower is the passionflower. The buds of this flower make us meditate on the crucifixion of Jesus and his wounds. These three petals also help us to proclaim our faith in the Trinity of God. When it finally lands on the third day of birth, the message it proclaims is great; Yes, Christ was resurrected on the third day. Just as we will join the dust, so one day we will join the dust. If we live by faith in the resurrection of Christ, we will have a resurrection again.
Happy Easter to You…!