THE LOGO OF THE CONGREGATION
THE LOGO AND ITS SYMBOLS
The symbol of the Congregation which expresses in an imaginative way its own identity.
Constitutions pp.1-2
The "STAR" represents Christ, theLight of the world, the Truth that sets man free. This refers symbolically to St. Dominic. The star was seen to hover and brighten above the head of the founderat his baptism.
Constitution p. 4
LAUDARE, BENEDICERE, PRAEDICARE covers in a nutshell the idyllic life-style of the Congregation.
* Laudare - to praise God... to always see that which is good and true and see everything with the eyes of Jesus.
* Benedicere - to blessGod...to always speak of that which is good and true because words arepowerful.
* Praedicare - to preach God's Word...to bring laudare and benediceretogether. Preaching is naming grace.
Constitution p. 4
The CENTER is divided by the CROSS into four parts. This signifies thefour pillars of Dominican life:
Vows lived infraternal communion
Prayer in Fidelity
Assiduous Study
Apostolate (Preaching God's Word)
Constitution p. 4
WHITE AND BLACK colors, Black reminds us of the penitential aspectof our Dominican life as we acknowledge our sinfulness. White signifies our aspiration for God and the primacy of grace.
Constitution p. 4
The HOST
The Holy Eucharist, the daily Bread on which weare nourished.
Constitution p. 4
The ROSE
The Mystical Rose ofMary andthe mysteriesofthe Rosary.
Constitution p. 4
The FLAME
Fire, Love and the Holy Spirit to whom Mother Francisca del Espiritu Santo de Fuentes was devoted.
Constitution p. 4
The HEART (Charity)
Love ofGod andneighbor and the mystical heartof St.Catherine of Siena
Constitution p. 4
The SCRIPTURES
The WordofGod, the "VERITAS" (TRUTH)
Constitution p. 4
The LILY
The purity of mind and heart.
Constitution p. 4