Holy Cards

This is a beautiful antique lace holy card. It is an image of a boy kneeling before the altar. The tabernacle door is open showing a young Jesus sitting on a bed of straw as if in the manger. The caption reads “Souvenir of Holy Communion” in English as well as German.

This beautiful prayer is on the reverse:

“O Lord, in the simplicity of my heart, with a good and firm faith, I come to Thee with hope and reverence; and I do verily believe that Thou art present in the Sacrament. God and man.”

Condition: There is some light foxing and a stain. Please See Pictures.

Dimensions: 3.5” tall x 2.25” wide

Item ID: E19000-1

This is a wonderful antique holy card. It is an image of Saint Francis Xavier baptizing a convert. The card includes information about membership in the Association of the Propagation of the Faith, including indulgences gained on behalf of the souls in Purgatory. Saint Francis Xavier was a co-founder of the Society of Jesus, known as the Jesuits. He is renowned for his missionary work in Asia and is the patron saint of missions and missionaries. Feast Day: December 3.

Condition: There is some minor discoloration from age, and three corners have been clipped. Please see pictures.

Dimensions: 5” tall x 3” wide

Item ID: E181001

Item ID: RM170001

This is an antique holy card keepsake. On the front is an image of Our Lady embracing a young child while both are standing before an altar. On the altar, the Holy Sacrament, radiating light, floats above a large chalice.

Beneath the altar, printed in French, Spanish, and Italian, is the prayer, “O Mary under your protection I place my hopes of Holy Perseverance”. This prayer is also included on the reverse, in English, along with this beautiful advice:

“My dear child, the greatest and holiest, the most important and most sacred day of your whole life is that of your first communion. Jesus Christ will then descend into your heart, and bring therein all the treasures of His grace, the influence of which, should ever afterwards regulate your life. Pray then to Our Lord to make you comprehend the importance of this great action. Prepare yourself for a long time previous to the happy day: confess with sorrow your sins, have great confidence in the goodness of God, and be assured your heart will find peace. Go with purity and love, to receive the Bread of Angels, which is the pledge of Eternal felicity.”

Dimensions: 4.5" tall x 3" wide

This is a lovely keepsake holy card. On the front is an image of a young boy carrying a traditional long candle. Beneath the image it reads: “Souvenir of First Communion”. The card has intricate lacing and embossing, and in the background are a magnificent church altar and windows.

Printed on the reverse is this beautiful prayer:

Souvenir of My First Communion

Thou art mine oh my Saviour! Thou knowest that I love thee: that I desire to love thee always. Oh thou that I so desired to possess, Oh grant that each day of my life, may resemble that of my first Communion. Amen.

There is a name written in pencil beneath the prayer, but no date.

Condition: The lace is torn in a few spots. Please see pictures.

Dimensions: 4.5" tall x 3" wide

Shipping: $5

Item ID: E170401

This is a unique prayer card that also serves as a certificate of membership in St. Mary’s Union. The front of the card shows an engraving of the Blessed Virgin Mary embracing a young child. The child is holding a lily, the symbol for purity, while a lamb walks beside them. The caption reads “Our Protectress”.

The year 1888 is written in pencil on the reverse, which also contains information about St. Mary’s Union: object of the union, spiritual benefits, and membership.

Dimensions: 4.75" tall x 3.25" wide