Gift of a black, gold, green priestly stole.
Black, Gold, and Green
Colours of the Jamaican flag.
Black – Strength and creativity of the people.
Gold – Natural beauty of the sunlight
and wealth of the country.
Green – Hope and agricultural resources.
The priest’s stole
“Lord, restore the stole of immortality,
which I lost through the collusion of our
first parents, and, unworthy as I am
to approach Your sacred mysteries,
may I yet gain eternal joy.”
Worn round the neck.
Supported by the shoulders.
Passing near to the heart.
Resting on the chest.
Black – sign of mystery.
I bear the yoke of Christ,
- the divine mystery of the sacraments
- the divine mystery revealed in our people.
Gold – sign of Grace.
Passing over my heart
Inspired by my heart
God’s golden grace shines brilliantly in words and actions.
Green – sign of life.
Resting on my chest
Pressing chest to breathe
Breathing abundant life for our people.
Black, Gold, and Green
Born from Christ’s mystery
Erupting from the belly bottom of suffering.
Black, Gold, and Green Priestly Stole
Born from the womb of a generous heart
Born from the womb of creative hands
Born from sacrificial spirit
Born from the heart, hands, and spirit of my Trinidadian mother
- Gloria Bertrand aka, “Glorybe”
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