Nest of the Doves: September 2013

Thursday, September 12, 2013

The Sweet Name of Mary is my Hope and my Refuge.

Turgis

Friday, September 6, 2013

First Friday

Thursday, September 5, 2013

TENDER LOVE

How empty seem the delights of the world

to the soul who has once tasted the caress of his God.

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

The same love unites us.

Aubry

Monday, September 2, 2013

Here is the Lord who calls to you.

Return to him, you who have forgotten his voice.

Bouasse Lebel 460

In the holy cards of the 1800's, small birds frequently gathered. In the visual poetry that the artist's created, the dove, or the small white bird, was symbolic, a visual metaphor that represented the soul of the believer. They were variously titled, but can perhaps be best described as God's little friends.

The metaphor of the small bird, fragile yet filled with exuberance and drawn by simple, childlike faith to the Source of all goodness, was used to illustrate the soul's relationship to the Savior, the Virgin Mary, and all the company of heaven. Like lambs, the doves who flocked to Our Lord were trusting, simple, and sweet. As we draw near to them, we feel God's love.

Drawing on the inspired word of the Bible and the writings of the saints, the artists worked with the image of the small bird in ways that were theologically grounded showing the soul as fragile, always in need of God's care but never abandoned; this concept was depicted in a seemingly endless variety of ways that spoke directly to the heart.

We invite you to share our delight in these little creatures of the faith drawn from the hearts of artists and writers who, even today, assist us on our journey. I hope you enjoy their presence in your life as much as we do.

Nest of the Doves

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Friday, September 6, 2013

First Friday

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Monday, September 2, 2013

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