Catholic Faith Refresher Course

According to a pious legend at the time of Jesus the dogwood was a large strong tree like the oak or the cedar. Because it was a strong large tree it's wood was used to make the cross on which Jesus died. God in anguish for his Son's suffering decided that the dogwood would never be used again for such and awful deed. So God made the dogwood forevermore small and crooked. God also made its blossoms in the symbol of a cross with marks for the nails in the hands feet and the crown of thorns. Now each spring it blooms as a reminder of Christ's death. But because of its beauty and vibrancy it is also a reminder that Jesus rose again and lives. So through the dogwood God proclaims the truth that Jesus died for the sins of the world and rose again to give us eternal life.