The Trinity (Front side)

The relief on the front recalls Arnold Janssen’s devotion to the Triune God. The large hands symbolize God the Father who offers his Son to humankind: “For God so loved the world that he gave us his only Son.” (John 3,16) Father and Son are being carried by the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove. On its wings are seven flames, symbols of the gifts of the Holy Spirit.

The Sacred Heart (Right side)

The relief on the right side refers to Arnold Janssen’s devotion to the Sacred Heart. A large heart holds five smaller hearts: people of all the continents find shelter in the Heart of Jesus, the great symbol of God’s love. To the left of the Heart is a palm leaf, symbol of the triumph over evil; to the right a lily, sign of purity.

The Annunciation (Back side)

The relief on the rear side shows the scene of the Annunciation. It refers to Arnold Janssen’s devotion to the Divine Word, as John’s gospel calls Jesus. The angel Gabriel announces to Mary that she is to become the mother of the redeemer. Mary holds an empty jar in her hand, a sign of her openness to receive. The lily between the angel and Mary refers to her purity.

The Holy Spirit
(Left side)
“The Spirit of God was hovering over the waters.” This verse from the book of Genesis is depicted in the relief on the left side. It recalls the Founder’s devotion to the Holy Spirit. The waters are depicted as waves and above the waters the Holy Spirit is hovering in the form of a dove. Next to the wings are three flames on the left and four on the right symbolizing the seven gifts of the life-giving Holy Spirit.