Nest of the Doves: Heart of Mary

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Saturday, August 10, 2013

Heart of Mary showers her doves with Living Fragrance.

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

He who finds me will have life.

Sunday, August 4, 2013

In order not to go astray, let us take Mary as our guide.

Monday, September 5, 2011

You alone are my life.

Regnault

Monday, August 29, 2011

Amiable heart of my mother, you are the Heaven I wish to inhabit forever.

from small album ~
Doves and the Heart of Mary

Saturday, August 27, 2011

Happy are those who belong to the Heart of Mary

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Holy Heart,
flame of pure love,
enkindle in us
the intensity
of your love.

from small album ~
Doves and the Heart of Mary

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Holy heart,
fire of pure love,
inflame us
with your passion.

Small album~
Doves & the Heart of Mary

Sunday, August 14, 2011

untitled.
the Heart of Mary showers her doves with Living Fragrance.

Small albums ~
Doves and the Heart of Mary

Friday, August 12, 2011

In order not to go astray, let us take Mary as our guide.

Small albums ~
Doves and the Heart of Mary
Holy Card Retreat

Monday, August 8, 2011

Holy heart of Mary,
united inseparably
to the Heart of Jesus,
pray for us.

small album~
Doves and the Heart of Jesus and Mary

Saturday, August 6, 2011

The humble and the little ones are the object of her most divine solicitude.

Bouasse Jeune

small album~

Doves and the Heart of Mary

Thursday, August 4, 2011

I rest in peace in the heart of Mary.

small albums~
Holy Card Retreat
and
Doves and the Heart of Mary

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Heart of Mary with Doves
hand painted

small album~

Doves and the Heart of Mary

Monday, August 1, 2011

Believe in my heart,

lily of innocence with the rose emblem of the dawn.

Small album ~
Doves and the Heart of Mary

Saturday, July 30, 2011

The Heart of Jesus
watches over
the orphans.

Note:
While the text speaks
of the Heart of Jesus,
sheltering images of
Heart of Mary and
wheat & vine
mingled with
roses & lilies,
add visual poetry
& depth of meaning.

Turgis, Paris pl. 107

from small album ~
Doves and the Heart of Mary

Sunday, July 10, 2011

The Blood of Jesus Christ
Lejeune, Paris

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