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Symbols: Scale of Justice, Temple, Crown Judith of the Old Testament, who killed with a sword the leader of the Assyrian army, saved the Israelite nation. She prefigures Mary the Mother of Jesus, whose "Fiat" brought salvation to all mankind. Recommended Readings: Judith 13:1-28 |
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Symbols: Burning Coal Isaiah's lips were impure from sin, and he realized this imperfection. Yet, he trusted the Lord to purify him. One of the seraphim, in a symbolic action, took a coal from the altar and touched his lips to cleanse them. Isaiah became a great prophet for the Lord, proclaiming the coming of a Messiah that would be a king, but also a suffering servant. Recommended Readings: Isaiah 6:5-8; 40:10-11; 62:1-3 |
