Song 2:14 | CPDV | STEP | The flowers have appeared in our land; the time for pruning has arrived. The voice of the turtledove has been heard in our land.

Song of Solomon 2:14

14 The flowers have appeared in our land; the time for pruning has arrived. The voice of the turtledove has been heard in our land. ^{▼▼2:14He continues the previous description, about the arrival of spring, which is a figure of blossoming love. +Christ knows every flower of faith and holiness which blooms in the Church, however small it may be. He prunes those who advance in holiness to make them even holier. The dove represents peace after a time of sinfulness and persecution.(Conte)}