Rejoice and Be Glad

“The Beatitudes are in no way trite or undemanding, quite the opposite. We can only practise them if the Holy Spirit fills us with his power and frees us from our weakness, our selfishness, our complacency and our pride. Let us allow his words to unsettle us, to challenge us and to demand a real change in the way we live. Otherwise, holiness will remain no more than an empty word.” - Pope Francis, Gaudete et Exsultate 65-66

What does it mean to be Holy? Pope Francis calls us not to be afraid of holiness. "It will take away none of your energy, vitality or joy. On the contrary, you will become what the Father had in mind when he created you, and you will be faithful to your deepest self." (32)

These stickers were crafted upon reflection of each of the beatitudes. Symbols and images were referenced from the bible, writings of the saints, early Christian tradition, images in prayer and Gaudete et Exsultate itself. 

A lovely set of eight stickers for you stick on your phone, water bottle or wherever you need a reminder of the beautiful call to holiness! How many easter eggs can you spot?

The design is also available as a set of ceramic coasters.

*Do exercise care when removing the top, the explainer is on the underside. Will also be available as a ceramic coaster set, launching in June.

• Symbolism on each sticker
• Product Size
• Product Material and Care Instructions
• Crafted by

• Poor - Two coins and bread (widows mite), Sparrows (interior freedom and worth, Mt 10:31), Gates (kingdom of Heaven)

  Mourn - Chrysanthemums and cypress (grief), Oil lamp (comfort), Moon and stars (Light in darkness), Teardrops/rain (transformation Ps 30)

  Meek - Donkey (humility, a different way), Thistles and weeds (Difficulties), Palms and treasure (heavenly inheritance)

  Righteousness - Desert (hunger and thirst), Lion (God), River (fulfillment, Is 43:19)

  Merciful - Ocean (mercy), Dolphin (guidance/mercy)

  Pure - Hyssop and snow (purity, Ps50), Cedar and birds (purification ritual), Daisies (humility), Sun (sight)

  Peacemaker - Lilies (peace), Thorns (difficulties), Sheep and staff (good shepherd), Olive trees (friendship)

  Persecuted - Roses and spear (crucifixion and martyrs), Fish symbol (early Christian codeword), Gates (kingdom of Heaven)

• Each circular sticker has a diameter of 6cm 

• Composite PVC, easy to clean and removable from surfaces. Do exercise care when removing the top, the explainer is on the underside (:

• Designed by Laura; Produced by Parables