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
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."
Thankyou, Micki, for sharing this treasure!
ReplyDeleteDiane S.
Friends,
ReplyDeleteHere 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
GOD BLESS YOU. Cecilia
ReplyDeleteSuch a true saying,and a lovely old card.
ReplyDeleteI love the old lace ones
ReplyDeleteDiane S. - You always bring a smile to my face. Thanks for that.
ReplyDeleteJohn - 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.