More Elements of MDG's Coat of Arms

Let me continue with the different charges (symbolic objects) found in the fields of the shield.


The charges in MDG's shield speak also of the beginning of YUPPEACE. Starting from the first quadrant, the fishermen's boat reminds us of the World Youth Day in Manila. That's when YUPPEACE was born, or the YUPPEACE's womb ("pinagmulan"). In the second quadrant, the rectangular objects are edifices symbolizing the work force or the working professionals in the business district. The YUPPEACE members principally come from the business district ("pinanggalingan").


In the third quadrant, the mountains and hills are charges that can also be found in the Coat of Arms of the Salesians of Don Bosco. This picture, where I added a church, tells us of how we were formed by the Church through the Salesian spirituality ("pinaghubogan"). And in the fourth quadrant, the emblem of YUPPEACE tells us that YUPPEACE is the fruit of this World Youth Day experience, and the fruit of the Salesian spirituality formations. More than a fruit, however, as the community matures, YUPPEACE has also become the fruit-bearing tree of the Church ("pinagbungahan").


In a nutshell, the shield does not only tells us about MDG's grace, strengths, goals, and values; but, also of the beginnings -- "pinagmulan, pinanggalingan, pinaghubogan, at pinagbungahan" -- of YUPPEACE.


I'll see you again tomorrow to discuss the crest, wreath, helm, mantling, supporter, and motto of the Coat of Arms of MDG or Mother of Divine Grace.


May the Grace be with you!

"So, here we are. Send us oh, Lord! We embrace the world." -- YUPPEACE

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