Red is for the blood you shed for me and for your sacred heart Brown is for the wood of the cross: the bridge from heaven to earth Purple is for your kingship. In honor of your power and majesty Gold for the richness of knowing you and a reminder of the value of our souls Blue for sadness and the water that flowed from your side White for the veil that was torn, for holiness and purity Yellow is for the sun bursting forth on Easter morning Green is for new life and for good pastures