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
And - that we 'see' her in both familiar and unfamiliar forms is all the more far-reaching and stirring, benefiting our Lord's causes in unknown and unthought-of ways.
Thank you, Micki. Sincerely.
And think, everyone, how might this world be blessed through Micki's devotion and sacrifices and offerings to "Holy Cards For Your Inspiration" !?
She called me a friend once. She herself is a greatest of friends, yes?
Esther - I am so glad to hear that you liked this card. I love seeing Mary depicted in all sorts of different cultures. Isn't Joey also our St. Augustine Confirmation young man?
Friend of our Lord - You are too complimentary. Thank you. I do consider you a special friend. So glad we met on the blog. You always add much to comments. Too bad we don't get more people taking part in some of the questions you present.
Micki, Thank you! Our Joey is from Japan so that country is dear to us. God bless,
ReplyDelete"O Mary..." Amen.
ReplyDeleteAnd - that we 'see' her in both familiar and unfamiliar forms is all the more far-reaching and stirring, benefiting our Lord's causes in unknown and unthought-of ways.
Thank you, Micki. Sincerely.
And think, everyone, how might this world be blessed through Micki's devotion and sacrifices and offerings to "Holy Cards For Your Inspiration" !?
She called me a friend once. She herself is a greatest of friends, yes?
AspiringFOOL(FriendOfOurLord)
Esther - I am so glad to hear that you liked this card. I love seeing Mary depicted in all sorts of different cultures. Isn't Joey also our St. Augustine Confirmation young man?
ReplyDeleteFriend of our Lord - You are too complimentary. Thank you. I do consider you a special friend. So glad we met on the blog. You always add much to comments. Too bad we don't get more people taking part in some of the questions you present.
Yes, he is Micki! Mahalo!
ReplyDeleteOh good, your comments are back! i love this one too. :)
ReplyDeleteAlexandra - Yes, glad you discovered that the comments are up and running again. Thanks for your comment.
ReplyDeleteIt is so beautiful and unique! I loved it!
ReplyDeleteMaria
Maria,
ReplyDeleteThank you. I love it too. It means a lot to know you also feel the same way.
Micki