Could these lilies be a sign of things to come for Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic Church? Only God knows. Only humans can hope and pray. It is never a good thing when a Catholic church closes. Souls and neighborhoods are affected. During the Middle Ages, the faithful saw reminders of Mary, the Mother of God, in the flowers and herbs growing around them. Violets were symbols of her humility, lilies her purity and roses her glory. They called her “Flower of Flowers,” and named plants after her. Marigolds were Mary’s Gold, clematis was the Virgin’s Bower and lavender was Our Lady’s Drying Plant. Please continue to pray and hope that SHM is reinstated.