Title

Amo Christum holy card

Creator

Preview

Creation Date

1928

Work Type

devotional pictures

Location

Paris, France

Publisher

Bouasse Jeune

Description

Catholic holy card illustrating the vows of consecrated life from the Auguste Martin collection. The front of the card features imagery of a cross bearing a crown of thorns, surrounded by lillies and ivy. Below is a prayer by Saint Agnes. The back of the card bears an inscription celebrating the golden jubilee of a Sister Marie-Clémence in 1928.

Transcription

Amo Christum. Pauvreté, Chasteté, Obéissance. A Dieu seul j'ai donné mon dévouement, à Lui seul j'ai donné mon cœur. J'ai épousé Celui que les Anges adorent. Amo Christum! Oui, je l'aime, car son Amour garde ma chasteté! Priére de Ste. Agnés. [back] Sœur Marie-Clémence, 1878-1928.

Keywords

holy cards, nuns

Collection

Marian Library

Repository ID

ML.028-004

Permission Statement

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