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St. Augustine
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"The Virgin" - Joseph Stella
"The Virgin" - Joseph Stella
St. Julia of Corsica - My Patron Saint for the year 2010
Sancta Julia .... Feast Day May 22 She holds the Palm of martyrdom, a small crucifix and stands before a larger crucifix, the symbol of her crucifixion. Image and information available HERE
St. Julia Billiart, My 2nd St. Julia Patron Saint for the year 2010
Feast Day April 8th Her organization became the Congregation of the Sisters of Notre Dame (Institute of Notre Dame; Sisters of Notre Dame), dedicated to the Christian education of girls. Canonized in 1970. Read more HERE
St. Genevieve , my patron saint for 2009. Saint Genevieve, Pray For Us.
Click on picture to read about St. Genevieve. Patroness of Paris. I guess this means I'll have to go to Paris in 2009........PRAYER TO SAINT GENEVIEVE................Loving Saint Genevieve, fair patron saint of Paris, lead us in your path of courage and valor. May we fearlessly defend what is right and true, may we turn not away from the fear and anguish of others but stand beside them as you did, and by your holy example help us to find eternal life among the warrior princes of the archangels, and all who serve God and His truth without reservation. (by G. Albert)
St. Isidore, my patron saint for 2008. St. Isidore, Pray for us.
Saint Isidore - O tiller of the soil, dear St. Isidore, it is said that while you labored in the field, "your hand was on the plow but your heart was ever blessed with the thought of God." Now that you are with our Lord in Heaven, ask Him to give us the grace to become accustomed to offer our daily toil to Him; ask Him to bless our land and our home and our harvest; ask Him to bless us in time and in eternity. Amen St. Isidore the Farmer Feast day: May 15th(b. 1070 – d. 1130) Spanish saint and patron saint of farmers and farmworkers
St. Joseph, my patron saint for 2007. St. Joseph, Pray for us.
O God, who in thy ineffable Providence did vouchsafe to choose St. Joseph to be the spouse of Your most holy Mother, grant we beseech You, that he whom we venerate as our protector on earth may be our intercessor in Heaven. Who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen
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The Window Shows It All
When I first started blogging I had no idea what my focus would be. Unlike Chelsey, our standard poodle, who had her focus on keeping us safe from the outside world. That’s why I named the blog The Window Shows it All. I later decided sharing my holy card collection would be my goal and that’s why my computer address is not Holy Cards for Inspiration.
Visitor Map from 10-10 until Present
December 16, 2009-April 5, 2010 ....Visitors and their country's flag......
Click on a flag, then when the next page opens click on flag to learn about that particular country.
9 comments:
Micki,
Beautiful! Does the card open? It looks like a flap that opens up. I never seen one like that before.
Stephanie
oops! *I've* never seen one like that before.
I should have checked it before posting.
What a beautiful card! Thankyou for sharing this treasure....today is Thursday which is traditionally dedicated to the Blessed Sacrament so what a perfect holy card.
Diane S.
What is the translation of the reading on the card????
Beautiful card!! Thanks for sharing. JMJ~Lisa S
love this card. never saw one open up before.
Beautiful Micki, Thank You
Stephanie - I call these "booklet" cards and I do have many. I've only posted about 8 in the past two years but I'm happy to know you like them. Thank you.
Diane - Thank you...I didn't know about Thursdays devoted to the Blessed Sacrament. I love that thought.
Anonymous - I don't have an answer beause John will not be around for awhile. I'm sure he will help out again when it's possible.
Lisa S. - Thank you for your encouragement.
Gardenia - I guess that would be encouragement to me to post more in the future. Thanks.
Ed - Hi dear friend. I loved your message about the Pope praying for Mary to appear and help out...a wonerful image of her love.
Friends,
This is an imperfect translation of the French words on the card:
[Beneath the picture:]
"The Little Golden Door {of the tabernacle}"
"O sole Friend of my soul! Answer me ... comfort me ... for I have no other friend than Thee."
[The poem on the left (with apologies that it does not rhyme and is not very elegant):]
"When fatigue weighs me down,
I go there to seek repose.
Through His helpful Presence,
He alleviates all my burdens.
O you, whose soul is weary,
Unwell in mind and tired in heart,
Go to the GOLDEN DOOR,
Where your God extends His arms to you.
"On unpleasant days, when storms
Rumble around my poor heart,
When satan in his rage
Comes to attack me with fury,
I run away, confident though tearful,
To avoid the enemy ...
I run towards the GOLDEN DOOR
Where my best Friend awaits me.
"If some error or some fall occurs
And covers my face with blushing,
To the One Whom nothing repels
Will I entrust my pain.
Although assured of forgiveness,
My soul has a need to weep, so
I lay siege to the GOLDEN DOOR
And bury my repentance there."
(Micki, I'm not sure if you realize that you used this card on July 21, although without the "booklet" poem.)
John
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