Vintage holy cards

These artists seem to take us to a place apart, a place of retreat where we are known and loved, a place where God is waiting...

Our greatest Cross is the fear of crosses. St. John Vianney

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Holy Cards For Your Inspiration: November 2008

On September 12th the Church venerates the holy name of the Blessed Virgin Mary because of her unique privilege as the Mother of God, the holiest of all God's creatures, the Queen of Heaven and Earth. Her name is therefore a royal one of the highest …

Our Lady of the Lilies was one of the most popular holy cards of the early decades of the 20th Century. It was printed by Bouasse-Jeune, one of our favorite publishers. The colors and arrangement are subtle and delicate. Mary's expression is gentle and iconic. The beautify of this art still reaches us today. The title, Our Lady of the Lilies, comes from the Song of Songs (2:2). The lily stands for perfect beauty and purity and, since the Tenth Century, has been applied by Christians to the…