Holy Cards
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Creation Date
11-16-1940
Work Type
devotional pictures
Location
Paris (France), Lynn (Mass.)
Description
A golden cross and bouquet of white lilies is encircled by a crown of thorns. The left side of card is bordered in thorns. The back of the card has a handwritten inscription commemorating the profession of religious vows by a Sister of Saint Joseph of Lynn, Massachusetts. Created by Maison Bouasse-Lebel.
Transcription
The Gifts of the Divine Spouse. The Divine Spouse offers you as a gift of His love the thorns of sacrifice. He wishes to place on your brow the threefold crown of Poverty, Chastity and Obedience. (front) Souvenir of my Final Profession. November 16, 1940. Sister Anne de Jésus (back)
Collection
U.S. Catholic Special Collection
Repository ID
CSC.009-010
Permission Statement
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