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Seeking comfort and resilience in religious statues
In our home, when we look at a religious statue we can feel a sense of peace and comfort. Just as a hug from our mom or dad can make us feel better when we are sad, looking at a religious statue can help give us a sense of comfort and hope. Now and then we can go sit next to a religious statue and hold its hand and feel the love and power that it stands for when we are feeling concerned or troubled. It’s like there’s a superhero standing next to us who can help us tackle anything.”
Making a holy place with religious symbols
Have you ever felt calm or happy in a special place — like a church or temple? "We can prepare our own sanctuary at home by keeping sacred statues at a quiet place in our home. This might be a small corner of our room or a designated shelf for us to retreat to and connect with that place where we can be one with something greater than ourselves. We can transform our houses into a respite from stress, but how do we do that when we fill them with other treasures, such as religious art?
Re-connecting with faith and tradition through symbolic elements
Religious statues are not books and walls and fixtures -- they are our faith, and our tradition. In the same way that our grandparents leave us stories and traditions, religious statues can connect us to our family and our community’s beliefs and practices. By exploring the importance of the saints and their stories, we can grow closer to our faith and the values we hold. It’s kind of like a treasure map that sends us on a journey to find out who we are and where we come from.
Active using of religious statues to inspire mindfulness and worship
What is mindfullness? It is akin to paying attention to the present moment, of our thoughts and emotions in the here-now. When we sit in front of a statue of a god, it becomes our tool to practice mindfulness, a peaceful, sacred object to rest one’s attention. That way we can use the statue to focus during prayer or meditation, allowing it to help us get centered and closer to our spiritual beliefs. If you make it a habit to spend time around religious Statues, you can work on manifesting a sense of devotion and thankfulness for what you have.
A spiritual pilgrimage led by sacred images in the home
In summary,Easter resin statue are not decorations, but spiritual touchstones that can provide us with clarity when we doubt, or grant us joy when we are happy. When we invite these holy beings into our homes, we bring peace, power, and dedication into our lives. These simple gifts, as we grow closer to Our Lord, we should treasure and carry with us on the ravishing journey of faith and understanding. Peace and blessings to us all.
