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What is the symbolism of a rose in Christianity / Catholicism?

Im gettin a tattoo of a cross with a red rose on it. Thet I heard a red rose can symbolize the blood that Christ shed to save us from our sins. Also my name is Rose and my dad told me it was after Mary, but since we are Christians and non-Catholics do not [...] Related posts:
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