AROSE by Any Other Name: About the Blog
But when the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took her by the hand, and the girl arose.
-- Matthew 9:25
Those familiar with the Pro-Life Movement will recognize the red rose as a symbol of the the movement's respect for the lives of pre-born babies and their mothers. White roses are often used to symbolize the sanctity of life, which encompasses not only those touched by abortion but ALL human life.
In addition to referring to the symbolic rose imagery, "AROSE for Life" is a call to action, to arise to the pro-life cause. But perhaps most importantly for this blogger, "AROSE for Life" calls to mind the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the hope it carries.
But when the crowd had been put outside, he went in and took her by the hand, and the girl arose.
-- Matthew 9:25
Those familiar with the Pro-Life Movement will recognize the red rose as a symbol of the the movement's respect for the lives of pre-born babies and their mothers. White roses are often used to symbolize the sanctity of life, which encompasses not only those touched by abortion but ALL human life.
In addition to referring to the symbolic rose imagery, "AROSE for Life" is a call to action, to arise to the pro-life cause. But perhaps most importantly for this blogger, "AROSE for Life" calls to mind the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the hope it carries.
