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
Thursday, December 31, 2009
God Became Man.....December 31
God became man.
Christ was really incarnated for us, the Savior announced by the Prophets came, and has remained with us.
Pope John Paul II
Prayers and Devotions
Love consists in this - not that we loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son.
1 John 4:10
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Let Christ Be In Me........December 30
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Heaven Could Not Contain.......December 29
Monday, December 28, 2009
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Feast of the Holy Family.....December 27
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Feast of St. Stephen.....December 26
Friday, December 25, 2009
O Come Let Us Adore Him.......December 25
A Child is born to us, a Son is given to us,
and the government is upon His shoulders, and His name shall be: Wonderful, Counsellor, God, the Mighty One, Father of the world to come, Prince of Peace.
Pause to wonder, and let your heart sing, "Glory
to God in the highest.
Dear Friends,
May our loving Jesus bless each and everyone who takes a moment to look at this humble collection of holy cards. It is His grace that touched all the authors and saints who supply me with such beautiful words of grace and wisdom. The talent given to the artists who created such a variety of cards is also His gift to us. I hope you enjoy visiting as much as I enjoy bringing my hobby to you.
Thank you and Merry Christmas to all.
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Thursday, December 24, 2009
Greet Our King.....December 24
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Mary With Child.....December 23
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
The Time is Getting Closer.....December 22
Soon we can say.....
Let the Lord enter;
He is the king of glory.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Take It To Prayer.....December 21
What do you need from God this year?
Sunday, December 20, 2009
*Someone is Coming Soon..........December 20
THE LORD JESUS IS COMING SOON
Who is Emmanuel?
Jesus Christ, the hope of the people.
Who gives the wisdom that teaches and guides us?
Jesus Christ, the hope of the people.
Who is the Savior of every nation?
Jesus Christ, the hope of the people.
Here is the meaning of the French words on this card:
"May we offer you, at this hour, o Jesus, the good will that your angels recommend to us."
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Call on your Guardian Angel.....December 19
St. John Bosco
Friday, December 18, 2009
Seven Days.....December 18
In seven days we will celebrate the anniversary of the Lord's first coming into the world.
Keep working to better yourself.
Let your love increase.
Know what is of value in your life.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Be Still..........December 17
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Jesus in the Evergreens.....December 16
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Third Tuesday of Advent...December 15
Monday, December 14, 2009
Third Monday of Advent, St. John of the Cross, December 14
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Our Lady of Guadalupe.....December 12
Friday, December 11, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Boat Called Hope.......December 10
Be Our Guide.
(card dated 1878)
BOAT CALLED HOPE
"waiting on the Lord,
Thank you Gardenia
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
St. Juan Diego.........December 9
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Feast of the Immaculate Conception.....December 8
O Mary, who entered the world without stain, obtain for me from God that I may leave it without sin.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Second Monday of Advent, Feast of St. Ambrose, ....December 7
Read about St. Ambrose HERE
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Sunday, December 6, 2009
Starting in two days........Hour of Grace Request
THE REQUEST OF OUR BLESSED MOTHER FOR THE HOUR OF GRACE
Day and time of the Hour of Grace - December 8th Feast of the Immaculate Conception
- to begin at 12 noon and to continue until 1 pm (one full hour of prayer)
- During this hour the person making the 'Hour of Grace' either at home or in the Church must put away all distractions. (Donot answer the telephone, or answer any doors, or do anything but totally concentrate on your union with God during this Special H our of Grace).
- Begin the Hour of Grace by praying three times the 51st Psalm with outstretched arms
- The remainder of the Hour of Grace may be spent in silent prayer before God meditating upon the Passion of Jesus, praying the Holy Rosary, praising God in your own way or by using favorite prayers, singing hymns, meditating upon other Psalms, etc.
Information about the Hour of Grace available HERE
Above information came from Esther
A Catholic Mom in Hawaii: Reminder - Hour of Grace - Feast of the Immaculate Conception
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Saturday, December 5, 2009
First Saturday of Advent.....December 5
Bless us, St. Nicholas, with the true spirit of Christmas.
We celebrate the feast of St. Nicholas on December 6. For people in some parts of the world, gifts are given on this day instead of on Christmas day.
St. Nicholas lived about 1,700 years ago, so we don't know a whole lot about his life. We have many stories and legends passed down through the years, though. Nicholas was the bishop of Myra (which is in the country we call Turkey today). He was known for secretly giving money and gifts to the poor.
Click here to read more
Friday, December 4, 2009
First Friday of Advent...December 4
within our hearts
this Advent.
Here is the meaning of the German words on this card (which St. Margaret Mary Alacoque reported that Jesus spoke to her in 1675):
"Behold this Heart, which loved men so much that It spared Itself nothing, to the point of exhausting and consuming Itself to show them Its love."
Thursday, December 3, 2009
First Thursday of Advent...St. Francis Xavier...December 3
"Many, many people hereabouts
St. Francis Xavier
Click HERE to read about
St. Francis Xavier.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
First Wednesday of Advent....December 2
Here is the meaning of the German words on this card:
"BETHLEHEM
"Love of one's fellow men, a sacrificial spirit, self-surrender: This is the life of the shepherd.
"Docility, trust, faithfulness: This is the life of the flock."
Thanks John.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
First Tuesday of Advent.....December 1
Monday, November 30, 2009
First Monday of Advent......November 30
Sunday, November 29, 2009
First Sunday of Advent..........November 29
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Mother's Blessing.....November 28
Friday, November 27, 2009
Icon Mary................November 27
"Mother dear,
St. Gemma Galgani
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Thanksgiving Day 2009..........November 26
St. Gregory
"Let us be thankful for the very fact that we are chosen: chosen to exist, chosen to be baptized, chosen to know Christ in our lives. Why should God have chosen us? The less able we are to answer that question the more able we are to live a profoundly joyful thanksgiving."
Father Richard Veras,
The Cicely Mary Barker Collection
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Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Jesus Teaches.......November 25
-- St. Thomas of Villanova
Today is the feast of St. Catherine of Alexandria. I don't always use a holy card of the "saint of the day" but you can see a beautiful picture of St. Catherine and read about her life by by clicking here.
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Run to Mary..............November 24
Monday, November 23, 2009
St. Joseph and Jesus in Snow..........November 23
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Christ the King..........November 22
"The Lord is our King," says Isaiah."It is He who will save us."
At the feet of Jesus, the Latin words mean "KING OF KINGS"
Under the papal tiara and keys, it appears to say "THROUGH THE ROCK"Michael on the right has a banner that says "WHO (IS) AS/LIKE GOD"
Angel on left has "GABRIEL" in his halo. His book appears to say "THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS LIKE..."
His banner freely translated, "whose reign will have no end."
CLICK PICTURE TO ENLARGE
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Presentation of Mary in the Temple.....November 21
Friday, November 20, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Feast of St. Philippine Duchesne...November 18
St. Philippine Duchesne
Read about
St. Philippine Duchesne
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Grant Me O Lord................November 17
Monday, November 16, 2009
Feast of St. Gertrude the Great.....November 16
Prayer of St. Gertrude to release souls in Purgatory.
"Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, those in my own home and within my family. Amen."
Read about St. Gertrude.