Virgin Mother of God and mine,
Let me be completely thine,
Thine in joy, thine in grief,
Thine for time and eternity!
(words taken from another holy card)
IMAGO SACRA MILLE GRATIARUM VALET. ("A holy picture is worth a thousand graces")................... This blog is a means to show some of my holy card collection along with some interesting thoughts and inspirations. "....artists have the privilege in the Church and throughout history, to open up so that people can see the mystery of God. The artist speaks, not just literally, but symbolically. Visual images, if well done, can move us. That's a ministry." Quote from Brother Michael Moran, C.P
4 comments:
Beautiful!!!!
AF - Thank you for taking the time to write such a well detailed message. I can't believe I didn't see the numbers on the side of the road. That was really neat that you spoted it. I'm always of the opinion that there is no real religious reason...just something the artist decided to do for his purpose. Great thoughts though on what you think he could have meant. I'm beginning to realize that I'm just too simple...I love the cards and see what a child might see. That's why I enjoy what so many of you point out....I do appreciate that. I hope we might get a few more comments. So many people come to see the cards and maybe read the message on that page. I always wonder how many actually come and read the comments. Wish there was a way to encourage more comments. Again, great post AF.
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