Taken from http://www.catholic-saints.info/catholic-symbols/butterfly-christian-symbol.htm
The Butterfly Christian Symbol represents and symbolizes the Resurrection. The butterfly has three phases during its life:
- The caterpillar - The caterpillar which just eats symbolises normal earthly life where people are preoccupied with taking care of their physical needs.
- The chrysalis or cocoon - The chrysalis or cocoon resembles the tomb.
- The butterfly - The butterfly represents the resurrection into a glorious new life free of material restrictions.
Reference to Related Bible VersesThe Butterfly symbolizing the Resurrection:
So
will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is
perishable, it is raised imperishable; it is sown in dishonor, it is
raised in glory; it is sown in weakness, it is raised in power; it is
sown a natural body, it is raised a spiritual body. (1 Corinthians
15:42-44)
Showing three stages in one picture: 1. make different shades of orange 2. use orange clay to make bulls-eye bead 3. shape round bead into tear drops |
Step 4: Shape tear drop canes into butterfly wings. |
Step 5: Add white dots |
Step 6: Add background and Roll out. |
For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. (1 Corinthians 15:52b)
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