Set of Three Powers for Christ Figure

Set of Three Powers for Christ Figure

• Set of Three Powers made in golden metal.
• 10 cm long plus 6.5 cm spike for attachment.
• Powers with a flame shape.
• Simple and elegant design.

The Three Powers of the Soul According to Saint John of the Cross

The set of powers represents the powers of the soul about which Saint John of the Cross wrote. The three powers of the soul are the intellect, memory, and will. These powers play an essential role in the knowledge of God.

• The Intellect (mind or thought)

The intellect is the faculty that allows human beings to seek and find truth. In the process of seeking truth, through faith, the intellect can open the soul of the faithful to divine revelation and understand the nature of God.

• Memory

Memory is the faculty we possess to remember and retain information. In a spiritual context, memory helps us to recall past experiences of encountering God and to keep hope in His love and mercy alive. Through the recollection of experiences, we maintain our faith in the future alongside God.

• The Will (appetitive or desire)

The will is the ability to choose and love. The will is directed towards God through charity and seeks to love and serve Him in all things. Charity compels us to seek union with God and to love our neighbors as ourselves. The will is the force that helps us walk the path that leads to Heaven and Eternal Life.

The Powers in the Figurines of Christ

The Three powers represent the dimensions of the human soul: Memory, Intellect (Intelligence), and Will, as described in the catechisms of the Catholic Church.

The figures of Christ adorned with the set of the three powers carry a significant iconographic charge. The powers in the image highlight the holiness of Christ, which in turn invites reflection on how human intellect, will, and memory should be oriented toward God. They are a teaching tool that helps the faithful understand and meditate on the mysteries of the faith.