Symbols of the Four Evangelist Waterproof Sticker Pack | Catholic Stickers

Celebrate the four Gospel writers with this waterproof sticker pack — one sticker each for St. Matthew, St. Mark, St. Luke, and St. John — a meaningful Confirmation gift or Catholic gift for anyone who loves Scripture.

• Includes one of each: St. Matthew (a divine man), St. Mark (a winged lion), St. Luke (a winged ox), and St. John (a rising eagle)
• Thick, durable vinyl, fully waterproof
• Size: 3"

Traditionally, St. Irenaeus explained these symbols this way:

St. Matthew is represented by a divine man because his Gospel highlights Jesus' entry into this world, beginning with His family lineage and incarnation. "This," wrote St. Irenaeus, "is the Gospel of His humanity."

St. Mark, represented by the winged lion, opens his Gospel with the "voice in the desert crying" — reminiscent of a lion's roar and a prophetic message descending to earth, with the lion also signifying royalty.

St. Luke is represented by the winged ox, an animal used in temple sacrifice, reflecting the priestly character of Christ's sacrifice found throughout his Gospel — including the parable of the Prodigal Son's fatted calf.

St. John is represented by the rising eagle, as his Gospel "rises" to the loftiest mysteries of God with its opening prologue and profound teachings on the Word made flesh.

Source: catholicexchange.com