{"product_id":"act-of-self-offering-the-soul-as-a-living-oblation-laminated-floral-botanical-design","title":"Act of Self-Offering | The Soul as a Living Oblation | Laminated Floral Botanical Design","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--headingLg Polaris-Text--semibold Polaris-Text--base\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003eAct of Self-Offering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Language of Flowers: The Red Tulip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe Red Tulip is a botanical vessel of profound spiritual significance. Its distinct, cup-like shape serves as a natural symbol for a heart that has been hollowed out of self-interest to be poured out as an offering. In the language of flowers, the bold, visceral red of its petals provides a striking contrast to the quietness of surrender, representing a love that is both passionate and sacrificial. The high-resolution macro photography captures the tulip as it opens to receive the morning dew, perfectly mirroring the soul that stands open and expectant, ready to be filled with the divine life of the Creator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Prayer: A Vessel of Gratitude\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe Act of Self-Offering is a comprehensive consecration of the entire human person - body, senses, soul, and faculties. It is a prayer of holy reciprocity: recognizing that the Most Holy Trinity has given Himself wholly to us, the faithful soul responds by giving itself wholly back in return. By reciting these words, we intentionally unite our small, daily sacrifices to the one perpetual sacrifice of Jesus on the Cross. It is a petition for the grace to become a \"living oblation,\" a life lived not for the fleeting vanities of the world, but dedicated entirely to the service and glory of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Traditio Designs Exclusive Collection\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThis card is part of an exclusive 31-day series of \"Act Prayers\" composed and designed entirely by Traditio Designs. These prayers are not available anywhere else in the world and have been crafted in a traditional Old English style to restore a sense of deep reverence and timelessness to daily devotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eImportant Note on Copyright:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eThese original prayer compositions are the exclusive intellectual property of Traditio Designs. We gladly permit their reproduction for your own \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"174\"\u003eprivate, personal devotion\u003c\/b\u003e at no cost. However, these texts are protected by copyright and may not be reproduced for commercial distribution, incorporated into other products, or shared publicly without our express written consent. By using these prayers, we kindly ask that you respect the labor of love that went into their creation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Traditio Catholica","offers":[{"title":"Card","offer_id":47913530130570,"sku":"CARD-SM-ACT-000026","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Card with Base","offer_id":47913530163338,"sku":"CARD-SM-ACT-BASE-000026","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/7054\/0938\/files\/CARD_SM_ACTS_Self-Offering_close.jpg?v=1775169349","url":"https:\/\/shop.traditiocatholica.com\/products\/act-of-self-offering-the-soul-as-a-living-oblation-laminated-floral-botanical-design","provider":"Traditio Catholica","version":"1.0","type":"link"}