Bertha Munro expressed the symbolism thusly:
- Banner
- Verbum -- the Guide of Life, the Incarnate Word
- Lux -- the Joy of Life, His Light
- Spiritus -- the Dynamic of Life, His Spirit
- Crux -- the Heart of Life, His Cross.
- Seal
- The Goal of Life, His Kingdom
- The Interpreter of Life, His Book
- The Mission of Life, to bear His Torch
- To know Christ is Life Eternal
- Motto
- Via -- His Way, His Will for our actions
- Veritas -- His Truth for our minds
- Vita - - His Life for our strength
- -- Munro, Bertha (1970). The Years Teach, an Autobiography: Remembrances to Bless (PDF). Kansas City: Beacon Hill Press.