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\u2026Behold, Glow Jesus, in it\u2019s all splendor. <\/p>\n

$\"10413327_10103346671719892_2573870871927359848_n\"$ <\/a>
\nPhoto credit, Liesa G. H\/T Scott B. <\/p>\n

It brings a tear to the eye. <\/p>\n

$\"pinkie-pie-smile-meme-generator-it-s-it-sss-beautiful-bb1e43\"$ <\/a> <\/p>\n

It\u2019s positively perfect in every way, aesthetically (as kitsch goes) and theologically with it\u2019s rich use of symbolism<\/a>. <\/p>\n

The the sea shell, especially the scallop shell, is the symbol of Baptism, and is found frequently on Baptismal fonts. Here, the shell at the bottom can be used as a holy water font. <\/p>\n

And those five silk roses. Betcha didn\u2019t know when five roses are grouped together they symbolize the five wounds of Christ? <\/p>\n

Jesus glows in the dark because He\u2019s a light in the darkness, naturally. <\/p>\n

Even the use of \u201cFlorida\u201d contains deeper hidden meaning. Florida is the 27th state. What does the number 27 represent? Why only the Holy Spirit<\/a>! Also, a reader noted that the state\u2019s name itself comes from the phrase \u201c Pascua Florida<\/a>\u201c, a festival associated with the Easter season and the Passion of Christ. <\/p>\n

$\"mindblown-kramer\"$ <\/a> <\/p>\n

See\u2026 the most epic kitsch ever. Far more glorious and profound than at first glance. <\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"