Thursday, August 20, 2009

Christ's Blessings..........August 20







"God will give us all blessings which were promised us through Christ."

St. Justin Martyr


French words:

"For the poor, if you please!
To relieve the sufferings of the body, give your excess.
To relieve those of the soul, give your compassion."

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thankyou, Micki, for sharing this treasure!

Diane S.

Anonymous said...

Friends,

Here is the meaning of the card's French words:

"For the poor, if you please! To relieve the sufferings of the body, give your excess. To relieve those of the soul, give your compassion."

John

Anonymous said...

GOD BLESS YOU. Cecilia

Anonymous said...

Such a true saying,and a lovely old card.

Sanctus Belle said...

I love the old lace ones

Micki said...

Diane S. - You always bring a smile to my face. Thanks for that.

John - Another great translation. Thank you.

Cecilia - Thank you...and also to you.

diddleymaz - Thank you for always appreciating the daily cards and quotes.

Sanctus Belle - Yes, me too. I wish they could still make them today but I guess it would cost way too much.