"Since with all my soul I behold the face of my beloved, therefore all the beauty of his form is seen in me."
~St. Gregory of Nyssa (Homilies on the Song of Songs)

Come to me! It is the voice of Jesus who calls us, of Him who awaits us with his blessing. ~ P. de Ravignan  Bouasse-Lebel

Loving Shepherdess, accept me into your flock.
Bouasse Lebel and Massin

First Friday

Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

small album~
Sacred Heart of Jesus

GRACE OF SELF-DISTRUST
PRUDENCE OF THE HERON THAT WATCHES OVER ALL THE OTHERS. Image of the grace that is taught to all and especially to those in charge of others to guard against their own weaknesses.
Bouasse Lebel 

Note:
"...the heron's habit of standing on one leg earns it a reputation for contemplation, vigilance, divine wisdom, and inner quietness."ChristStory Bestiary

Wisdom is a beacon that guides our steps on the clouded path of life.

Call to the people with faith and love.
Bouasse Lebel

MARCH: Devotion, St. Joseph

The Lenten Season begins on March 9 
Holy Days in March: 

8. Holy Face: Feast Day is observed  on Shrove Tuesday, March 8, 2011
9. Ash Wednesday, March 9, 2011 Lent begins (Ob) (Fast)
10. Novena to St. Joseph begins today March 10
17. St. Patrick: Memorial, March 17
19. St. Joseph: Solemnity, March 19
25. Annunciation: Solemnity, March 25

Sundays in March:
6. Sunday March 6
13. Sunday Lent week 1 March 13
20. Sunday Lent week 2 March 20
27. Sunday Lent week 3 March 27

Small Albums in March
St. Joseph ~ begins March 1
The Holy Face ~ begins March 8, 2011
Stations of the Cross ~ begins  March 9, 2011
Prayer to Christ Crucified ~ begins  March 9, 2011

THE TRUE FRIEND
A faithful friend is a rich treasure. What then when that friend is God?
Bouasse Lebel, Paris 1138

St. Peter, Apostle Feast Day: Chair of St. Peter — February 22

St. Peter, Apostle Feast Day: Chair of St. Peter 

Read about:
The
Feast of the Chair of St. Peter 

To rest in the bosom of the Lord, is simply to love him with great love.
Basset

Valentine's Day

It is not alone but in our relationships, our bonds of love, that we come to heaven.
hand painted on silk

Valentine's Day

The thoughts of a Christian heart:
faith, hope, and love

Valentine's Day

Jesus is my only love.

Holy Heart of Mary, Temple of the Divinity, pray for us. Bouasse Lebel

PURE LOVE
The Degree of purity determines the degree of union.
Letaille

O, Jesus, I will keep Thy words in my heart.
Bouasse-Lebel 3574

The Holy Communion

Durand, Paris

She is my mother!
Bouasse Lebel 776

First Friday

Refuge of the dove.
I wish to hide you in my Heart, faithful soul, my good friend.
L. Turgis, Paris

small album~
Sacred Heart of Jesus

DIVINE BIRD KEEPER The birdsnatcher has taken advantage of your inexperience, but I am the Poor Dove and I will rescue you.
Bouasse-Lebel 1177

Blessed Mother, remember that we are also your children. Bouasse Lebel 811

Bring your gifts to the Lord.
L. Turgis, Paris Pl. 1005

I belong to Jesus.
L. Turgis, Paris Pl. 1000

JESUS
Frehling, 18th. cent. engraving

This little hand colored piece from the 1700s is the earliest engraving we've found of Christ and the beloved dove (symbol of the soul).

HAPPY THE SOUL WHO LOVES ME. Bouasse Lebel 999

IF YOU LOVE ME IMITATE ME.
Bouasse-Lebel 788

Sunday

Like little birds, let us hasten to Jesus; He will give us the Bread of Angels.
Basset

Little timid bird, fly to your master and take shelter in His Heart.
Bouasse-Lebel 1359

THE HAPPINESS OF JESUS 
Bouasse Lebel 6017

Ask, ask, and ask again. Jesus loves to give.
Bouasse Lebel , Paril Pl. 1483

COME TO ME ALL.

Let us pray to Mary to watch over us. Villemur 1115