 |
The
Motto and the Seal of the Union were given to the Union
by St. Vincent. The Seal represents the three persons
of the Most Holy Trinity. The Father is holding the
globe of the world, the field of Redemption. The Son,
Jesus, is carrying the cross, the instrument of Redemption.
The Holy Spirit is represented by a dove hovering over
Mary, Queen of Apostles who was named Patroness of the
Union by St. Vincent. In the center Mary holds in her
hand the scepter of her Queenship and she keeps her
left hand extended, distributing God's grace.
On
each side of the Blessed Trinity there is one ear of
wheat, representing the people (harvest) ready to accept
Christ's Redemption. The Motto at the bottom, "The Love
of Christ urges us on" are taken from St. Paul's letter
to the Corinthians and indicate that all of the members
must be impelled by the love of Christ, the Soul of
the Union. |