The depiction of the Holy Spirit as a dove comes from Genesis ... In the early years of Christianity, Mary often resembled the female icons of older religions, including Isis, who was, among ...

He is a hand that works, reaches out, heals and blesses. The Holy Spirit is like a dove. A dove can fly high or walk lightly and its beauty is subtle and calming. You can also hear all of these ...

This Friday, she’ll have the holy spirit in her hands serving as this year’s dove bearer in the annual Epiphany celebration. “It’s a symbolism but I truly believe the holy spirit does come ...

What does all of this have to do with the Holy Spirit? Isn’t the third Person of the Holy Trinity represented as a gentle dove (as in Jesus’ baptism by John, in Matthew 3:16)? Not always.