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
Easter - Thank you for your "cross." I loved the way you used many names. Very original.
John - I still don't understand some of those psalm numbers.
Lynneda - Always so sweet to say such encouraging things.
Alexandra - Good for you for reading Kempis. Not always easy to put into practice. Good to remember that he was not writing for the general public. At least that's what someone told me. :-)
That is absolutely right! This is a wonderful reminder for me. Thank you dear Micki!
ReplyDeleteI know you won't post any awards, but I got your name on my post, my way of showing appreciation for what you do! :-)
Dear d.s.,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind words to me yesterday!
John
Friends,
ReplyDeleteI have seen this rendition of the Holy Face (Veronica's veil) many times, but never with the red highlights, which make such a difference.
The German words mean this ...
"O Lord ... let your face shine upon us, that we may be saved."
The words come from verse 8 of Psalm 80. (The card, using the alternate psalm-numbering system, refers to "Ps. 79,8" in the lower right corner.)
John
John is right Micki, the red highlights do make such a difference. A lovely card, and a lovely quotation too. Thank You Micki,
ReplyDeleteBest Regards, Lynneda
Super post from St. Therese of Lisieux! This dovetails nicely with what I was just reading in Imitation of Christ by T. Kempis. Thanks for this. :)
ReplyDeleteA timely reminder!
ReplyDeleteEaster - Thank you for your "cross." I loved the way you used many names. Very original.
ReplyDeleteJohn - I still don't understand some of those psalm numbers.
Lynneda - Always so sweet to say such encouraging things.
Alexandra - Good for you for reading Kempis. Not always easy to put into practice. Good to remember that he was not writing for the general public. At least that's what someone told me. :-)
Jackie - And we all need these reminders, right?