What is the symbolism of a rose in Christianity / Catholicism?
Im gettin a tattoo of a cross with a red rose on it. Thet I heard a red rose can symbolize the blood that Christ shed to save us from our sins. Also my name is Rose and my dad told me it was after Mary, but since we are Christians and non-Catholics do not know much about the symbolism of Mary. Can anyone fill me in symbolism, in both Christian and Catholic of the rose. SERIOUSLY do not say s *** About Leviticus. I do not really care whatvyou have to say about tattoos and instant messaging is not going to read, this is my decision and Im going through it.