Monthly Archives: December 2015


Advent—Week 4

Sandy Erickson’s Mandala for Week 4 of Advent is shown.  Great use of Christian Symbolism to tell the Advent story of how God will fulfill all He has promised in The Messiah.  Note the use of the Messianic Cross in the Center of the image.  


Advent—Week 3

Our Mandala for Week 3 of Advent depicts a cycle of growth in the life of a Christian.  Reflection, learning and repentance at the six o’clock position moving to forgiveness and purification at 9 o’clock.  Thanksgiving is shown at 12 o’clock and finally fruit-bearing at 3 o’clock.  The central element […]


Advent—Week 2

This is the Christian Mandala our class put together for Week 2 of Advent.  It uses a labyrinth as a metaphor for the Christian Journey.  Note also how the lighter regions of the labyrinth (top, bottom, left and right) form a Maltese Cross.  


Advent—Week 1

The Christian Mandala we put together for Week 1 of Advent is shown.  It incorporates traditional Christian Symbols associated with the Season of Advent.  Most notable is the central Branch (Tree) of Jesse symbol which forms the overall structure of the mandala.  The Tau Cross is placed at the center […]