Nest of the Doves: Precious Blood

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Sunday, July 14, 2013

The blood of Jesus revivifies the earth.

Monday, July 8, 2013

The pure soul is the lily that lifts itself from the earth and flowers as high as possible. The perfume of innocence clothes Jesus, but as the lily entangled with thorns it is made more beautiful, so, in order to render them more pure, God visits with suffering the souls that are consecrated to Him.

Sunday, July 7, 2013

The Blessed Eucharist is the Testament of the Heart of Jesus.

Turgis, Paris

Thursday, July 14, 2011

The Blessed Eucharist is the Testament of the Heart of Jesus.
Turgis, Paris

Small album~
Doves and the Sacred Heart

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Precious Blood
of Jesus Christ,
flow over my soul.

Sunday, July 10, 2011

The Blood of Jesus Christ
Lejeune, Paris

Saturday, July 9, 2011

The Blood of Christ hand colored Lejeune

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Precious Blood of our Redeemer, it is through you that our souls will be saved.
Langlume, Paris

A free e-book to read this month:
The Precious Blood
by Fr. Frederick Faber

Small album~
Doves and the Sacred Heart

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Sacred Heart of Jesus
Bouasse Lebel 3000

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

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