Regional Coat of Arms. Juan de Padilla Regional Retreat 2013 Wichita, Kansas

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1 Regional Coat of Arms Juan de Padilla Regional Retreat 2013 Wichita, Kansas

2 What is a Coat of Arms What does it represent?

3 Coat of Arms Protection & Identity A coat of arms is used to cover, protect, and Catholic University of America identify the wearer. Archdiocese of Kansas City Kansas Ancient Romans used insignias similar to coats of arms on their shields as identifiers of military units. US Army Chaplains US Air Force In the Middle Ages a coat of arms were displayed on the front of a coat of cloth in European societies. Designs are unique to individual persons, or families. Today corporations, universities, states, etc. use them. Bishop Michael Jackels Wichita, KS Archdiocese of Oklahoma City

4 Coat of Arms Alabama Texas United States of America New York Missouri Wisconsin Kingdom of Hawaii

5 Coat of Arms Episcopal and Papal Pope Francis Franciscan Coats of arms have a long history in the Church, dating back to the Middle Ages. An 800-year-old tradition for Popes to have their own personal coat of arms, in addition to the symbols proper to the Apostolic See. Franciscan Pope Benedict XVI Particularly during the Renaissance and the centuries that followed, it was customary to mark with the arms of the reigning Supreme Pontiff all his principal works. Pope John Paul II Franciscan Franciscan

6 Coat of Arms Papal coats of arms appear on buildings and in various publications, decrees and documents. Popes often used their family shield or composed their own with symbols indicating their ideal of life or referring to past events or experiences, or even elements connected with specific Pontifical programs. At times, they even added a variant to a shield that they had adopted on becoming a Bishop Vatican website Pope Francis Pope Benedict XVI Pope John Paul II

7 The Coat of Arms of Pope Francis Miserando Atque Eligendo

8 The Coat of Arms of Pope Francis THE SHIELD Pope Francis kept his previous coat of arms, chosen at the time of his episcopal consecration and marked by linear simplicity. The BLUE shield is surmounted by the symbols of papal dignity, the same as those used by his Predecessor Benedict XVI ( The mitre above crossed keys of gold and silver, bound by the red cord). At the top of the shield is the emblem of Pope's religious order, the Society of Jesus:

9 The Coat of Arms of Pope Francis A radiant sun carrying the letters in red, IHS, the monogram of Jesus. The letter H is crowned by a cross; beneath the letters are three black nails. Lower down on the shield there is a star, which according to ancient armorial tradition, symbolizes the Virgin Mary, the Mother of Christ and the Church The spikenard flower symbolizes St Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church. In traditional Hispanic iconography, St Joseph is shown with a vine in his hand. By bearing these images on his shield, the Pope communicates his special devotion to the Most Holy Virgin and to St Joseph.

10 The Coat of Arms of Pope Francis In Other Words JESUS MARY Joseph

11 The Coat of Arms of Pope Francis Papal Miter - 3 gold stripes - Order, Jurisdiction & Magisterium, a vertical gold band connects the three stripes in the middle indicate their unity in the same person Keys of Peter - Gold key represents the power in heaven & the Silver key represents the spiritual authority of the papacy on earth. The red cord that unites the two keys alludes to the bond between the two powers.

12 The Coat of Arms of Pope Francis THE MOTTO Miserando Atque Eligendo The motto of Pope Francis is taken from a passage from the venerable Bede, Homily 22, on the Feast of Matthew, which reads: Vidit ergo Jesus publicanum, et quia miserando atque eligendo vidit, ait illi, Sequere me. [Jesus therefore sees the tax collector, and since he sees by having mercy and by choosing, he says to him, follow me.] This homily is a tribute to Divine Mercy and is read during the Liturgy of the Hours on the Feast of St Matthew.

13 The Coat of Arms of Pope Francis The Motto Personal and Meaningful This has particular significance in the life and spirituality of the Pope. In fact, on the Feast of St Matthew in 1953, the young Jorge Bergoglio experienced, at the age of 17, in a very special way, the loving presence of God in his life. Following confession, he felt his heart touched and he sensed the descent of the Mercy of God, who with a gaze of tender love, called him to religious life, following the example of St Ignatius of Loyola. Once he had been ordained a Bishop, H.E. Mons. Bergoglio, in memory of this event that signified the beginning of his total consecration to God in His Church, chose, as his motto and as his program of life, the words of St Bede: miserando atque eligendo. This he has chosen to keep in his papal coat of arms. - Libreria Editrice Vaticana

14 Now, Let Us Consider

15 Juan de Padilla Region Kansas Missouri Oklahoma Servant of God Juan de Padilla ( )

16 Juan de Padilla Region The heartland of the United States of America

17 Father Juan de Padilla OFM First Protomartyr of the United States Herington, Kansas Father Padilla Memorial Park

18 Regional Coat of Arms

19 Regional Coat of Arms The Holy Spirit guides and enlightens the Church and the Franciscan Order

20 Regional Coat of Arms The motto: Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace ~ Prayer of St. Francis

21 Regional Coat of Arms Francis followed Our Lord s call to Rebuild the Church. He began the order that spread world wide, and our faith today is spreading over the whole world as well.

22 Regional Coat of Arms The Globe symbolizes the world wide spread of the Franciscan Order and that we are a part of a world wide community in Christ.

23 Regional Coat of Arms The Juan de Padilla Region of the OFS consists of Kansas, Oklahoma and a portion of northwest Missouri. NW Missouri mainly consists of Kansas City, Missouri and surrounding areas.

24 Kansas The background of this state is yellow representing the sun that nourishes the prairies, farmlands and grain.

25 Kansas This state is represented by Wheat a symbol of the bread of the Eucharist. The Sunflower is the state flower and a major food crop.

26 Missouri The background of this state is green for the many pastures, farmland and vineyards.

27 Missouri This state is represented by Grapes, an emblem of Christ originating from His own words, "I am the vine; you are the branches. It symbolize the wine of the Eucharist. The Blue Bird is the state bird. St. Francis gave a sermon to the birds.

28 Oklahoma The background of this state is a reddish color. Oklahoma is also known for its red soil.

29 Oklahoma This state is represented by the Buffalo, often associated with the West and Native Americans. The Rainbow represents the Covenant God made with man.

30 Juan de Padilla Region KANSAS MISSOURI OKLAHOMA Atchison St. Maximilan Kolbe Fraternity Kansas City St. Monica Fraternity Broken Arrow St. Stanislaus & St. Adalbert Fraternity Emporia Sacred Heart Fraternity Independence Holy Eucharist Fraternity Hays St. Joseph Fraternity Blue Springs/Buckner Queen of the Angels Fraternity Leawood St. Elizabeth Fraternity Lawrence Brother Jacoba Fraternity Liberal Mother Frances Cabrini Olathe Our Lady of Sorrows Fraternity Wichita St. Anthony s Fraternity Norman Saint Clare Fraternity Oklahoma City Saint Francis of Assisi Fraternity Tahlequah Little Portion

31 Juan de Padilla Region SALT Workshop Independence, Missouri 2010