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
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Saturday, November 29, 2008
*Jesus My Source..........November 29
From an e-mail
Friday, November 28, 2008
*Come to Jesus..........November 28
In Loving Thee I Will Suffer With Thee
O Mary, grant me the graces God intends for me this day. Then offer to your Divine Son all the good works that I do as a result of these graces.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
*Thanksgiving Day..........November 27
Oh, God, when I have food,
Samuel F. Pugh
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
*O Holy Angels..........November 26
"O Holy angels,
Blessed Brother Andre
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
*Bring a Basket..........November 25
Anonymous
Monday, November 24, 2008
*Come to Me..........November 24
Matthew 11:28-29
Translation at the top: "God is stern only toward the ungrateful."At the bottom: "Bless my love, which has protected you. ... And see how these souls are to be pitied. ... They do not even know that they have a heart capable of loving their God!"
Sunday, November 23, 2008
*Feast of Christ the King.......November 23
Saturday, November 22, 2008
*St. Cecilia..........November 22
Read about St. Cecilia
This particular series of holy cards, called "Cielo", features an art form where only the main character is in color. The background behind the main person is all in black and white.
Friday, November 21, 2008
*Presentation of Mary..........November 21
"Tradition tells us that the Blessed Virgin Mary was vowed to God by her parents, St. Joachim and St. Ann, and taken by them to the temple when she was three years old
PRAYER.......Today we celebrate the glorious memory of the most holy Virgin Mary. Grant, Lord, that through her intercession we too may receive many graces from Your superabundant bounty. Amen "
From......"Lives of the Saints"
Read about The Presentation
Translation - French words:
"THE PRESENTATION OF MARY AT THE TEMPLE. Mary heard the voice of her Well-Beloved. She understood that He wanted her for Himself and, obedient to His voice, she came to dedicate herself to Him without reserve."
Thursday, November 20, 2008
"This is My Body"..........November 20
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
*Confession.........November 19
"I have never heard a confession
quotes from Father John Corapi, SOLT
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
*Our Lady of the Aborigines..........November 18
And with her help, you will reach your heavenly goal."
St. Bernard of Clairvaux
Monday, November 17, 2008
St. Elizabeth of Hungary........November 17
The following comes from Janette. Thank you. It's just too precious not to pass on.
St Elizabeth of Hungary, when she was a little girl and used to play about the palace with her companions, would always pick a spot near the chapel so that every now and then, without being noticed, she might stop by the chapel door, kiss the lock, and say to Jesus, "My Jesus, I am playing, but I am not forgetting You. Bless me and my companions. Goodbye."
Friday, November 14, 2008
My Heavy Cross..........November 14
Thursday, November 13, 2008
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini......November 13
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
First US citizen to become a saint.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Blessed Sacrament.........November 12
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Blessed or Happy..........November 11
Monday, November 10, 2008
Good Shepherd..........November 10
"101 Inspirational Stories of the Power of Prayer"
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Pray for Children..........November 9
and for all the children of the world,
especially those who are poor and hungry.
Pray for those who do not know Jesus
and for those who are alone and sad."
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Tenderness of Mary..........November 8
If you are looking for the Lord, you will find Him. Go to your "tender mother". She will lead you to her Son.
French translation - "The Tenderness of Mary. Mary is my Mother. How could I not love her"
Friday, November 7, 2008
Sacred Heart of Jesus..........November 7
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Cowboy with Rosary..........November 5
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Monday, November 3, 2008
The Virgin..........November 3
Sunday, November 2, 2008
All Souls Day..........November 2
"The dead are aided by alms, by the prayers of the Church, and by the Sacrifice of the Mass."
St. Augustine
German translation -
Saturday, November 1, 2008
All Saints Day..........November 1
All in heaven are saints.
The picture to the right is from the dust jacket of a book by my very good friend, Fr. Eugene Carrella. The book is titled HOLY CARDS by Barbara Calamari and Sandra Dipasqua.