Madonna with Flowers

Here are some common flowers and their Marian titles:

• Daffodil: Mary’s Star

• Iris: Sword of Sorrow

• Lavender: Mary’s Drying Plant

• Lily of the Valley: Mary’s Tears

• Morning Glory: Our Lady’s Mantle

• Sunflower: Mary’s Gold

• Tulip: Mary’s Prayer

• Zinnia: The Virgin

Just as everything about Mary points us to Christ, even Mary Gardens can help us to call to mind the gift of the Eucharist while enjoying the beauty of nature. There are several flowers with traditional names connected to Jesus’ Passion and the Blessed Sacrament:

• Fuchsia: Christ’s Blood Drops

• Oriental Poppy: The Crucifixion Flower

• Passion Flower: The Five Wounds of Christ

• St. John’s Wort: Christ’s Sweat

• Lunaria Honesty Plant: connected with the Eucharist because of its similar shape to Communion hosts

• Eucharist Lily: named for its radiant white color and sweet fragrance

• Basil: Holy Communion Plant, called such because it was used to decorate Communion rails

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