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
Hi Micki, Your Holy Cards are stunning!! I need your help. I need help spreading the word about my blog, because I'm getting absolutely no view, so if you could tell others about my blog, it would be a HUGE help!
I looked at this card yesterday, but not carefully enough. Today I noticed that, next to the skull there is what appears to be a whip (scourge/flagellum). I was pretty sure what this meant, and I was able to confirm it.
According to this site, St. Aloysius, despite his innocence, "made use of the practice of flagellation" to the point of drawing blood.
The now very rarely used practice of the "discipline" (penance of flagellation) is described in the old Catholic Encyclopedia here.
Terra Hangen - Welcome. I'm so pleased you "found" me. Your comments are always welcomed here.
Josh - Good to have you up and running again.
John - Oh my goodness, the site you directed us to about St. Aloysius is just outstanding. I spent the last 20 minutes reading more about him there that I never knew. Thank you so much. I am going to change the site I recommended to the site you recommended...thank you.
Outstanding and important pictures for the preservation of the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Faith. Thank you "Micki". I will pray for your intentions and help in ways I can. Sr. Mary Michael OSA
srmm - Thank you for taking the time to leave me a comment. It is much appreciated. I'm so glad you enjoye the cards. Thank you for your prayers. I will pray for you too.
I am enjoying the lovely artwork and prayers you present here.
ReplyDeleteI found your blog at CWO.
Hi Micki,
ReplyDeleteYour Holy Cards are stunning!!
I need your help. I need help spreading the word about my blog, because I'm getting absolutely no view, so if you could tell others about my blog, it would be a HUGE help!
Josh
Micki,
ReplyDeleteI looked at this card yesterday, but not carefully enough. Today I noticed that, next to the skull there is what appears to be a whip (scourge/flagellum). I was pretty sure what this meant, and I was able to confirm it.
According to this site, St. Aloysius, despite his innocence, "made use of the practice of flagellation" to the point of drawing blood.
The now very rarely used practice of the "discipline" (penance of flagellation) is described in the old Catholic Encyclopedia here.
John
Terra Hangen - Welcome. I'm so pleased you "found" me. Your comments are always welcomed here.
ReplyDeleteJosh - Good to have you up and running again.
John - Oh my goodness, the site you directed us to about St. Aloysius is just outstanding. I spent the last 20 minutes reading more about him there that I never knew. Thank you so much. I am going to change the site I recommended to the site you recommended...thank you.
Outstanding and important pictures for the preservation of the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Faith. Thank you "Micki". I will pray for your intentions and help in ways I can.
ReplyDeleteSr. Mary Michael OSA
srmm - Thank you for taking the time to leave me a comment. It is much appreciated. I'm so glad you enjoye the cards. Thank you for your prayers. I will pray for you too.
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