Holy Cards

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• Baby Jesus in manger holy card
  approximately 1915; The baby Jesus, wrapped in white cloth, lays in a manger filled with hay. Two angels look down from above. Sprigs of holly are on the side of the card. The back of the card is blank. The top and bottom edges of the card are rounded. This card was printed by Maison Bouasse-Lebel on an unknown date.; May the Divine Child bless us; may His peace reign in our hearts.
• Remembrance of the holy mission holy card
  1-20-1928; Jesus is crucified on the cross, wearing white linens and a crown of thorns. The cross is on a barren hill, Mount Calvary, with Jerusalem visible in the background. The illustration is framed by blue lilies on a gold background. Directly above the cross in the border is a crown of thorns. The back of the card has an inscription commemorating a mission given by Father S.P. Hueber at St. John's Church in Waunakee, Wisconsin from January 20th through 29th, 1928. The inscription includes directions for the parishioners to continue after the mission's conclusion. This card was printed in Germany by an unknown publisher, attributed only as M.H. on the front of the card.; Remembrance of the holy Mission (front) Remembrance of the Mission given by Very Rev. S. P. Hueber, C.M. St. John's Church Waunakee, Wis. January 20th to 29th, 1928. In order to preserve the Fruits of this Mission. 1. Be faithful in saying your daily prayers. 2. Attend Mass every Sunday and Holy Day. 3. Receive the sacraments every month; if possible, oftener. 4. Avoid familiarity with irreligious people--mixed marriages--shun reading infidel and immoral books and newspapers. 5. Contribute, according to your means, to the support of your church and send your children to the Catholic school. 6. Devoutly honor the Blessed Virgin and pray to her daily, especially for the grace of a happy death. 7. Remember the four last things: Death, Judgment, Heaven, Hell,--and you will preserve to the end. Very Rev. C. J. Hausner, Pastor. (back)
• Jesus and angels first communion holy card
  4-24-1927; Jesus, holding a eucharistic chalice in one hand, presents the host to a boy kneeling before him at an altar. The boy has a white ribbon tied to one arm. An angel wearing pink robes stands behind the boy with one hand on his shoulder. A second angel, wearing blue, kneels before Christ. A ray of light shines onto Jesus from above. The back of the card has an inscription commemorating the First Communion of Charles Zimmerman at the St. Joseph parish school in Colmar, in the Alsace region of France. This card was made by the Parisian printer De Gerval, and sold by J.-B. Blaise, a religious bookseller in Colmar.; Souvenir de Première Communion (front) Souvenir de la Première Communion de Charles Zimmermann faite à l'Eglise paroissiale St. Joseph à Colmar le 24 avril 1927 (back)
• Jesus and ill man memorial holy card
  1936; Jesus Christ stands at the bedside of an infirm man with one arm raised in blessing. The sick man clutches one hand to his chest, and holds the hand of the woman beside him with the other. A branch of lilies is on the floor next to the bed. Two angels surrounded by clouds look down upon the scene. The back of the card has an inscription memorializing the death of Olympe Tremblay. The inscription includes a passage from John's Gospel. Created by N.G. Basevi.; En souvenir de Madame Olympe Tremblay. Nee 1858 - Decedee, 16 Nov. 1937. 'Je suis la Resurrection et la Vie, celui qui croit en moi, meme s'il est mort, vivra.' Maman cherie merci pour tout ce que vous avez fait pour nous vos enfants a jamais reconnaissants. 'Au Ciel, Au Ciel, Au Ciel, j'irai la voir un jour.'
• In loving memory memorial holy card
  5-15-1936; Black and white image of a cross in the sky above a pastoral setting. The cross is adorned with a lily branch, and surrounded by clouds. The scene below includes a church and trees. The back of the card has an inscription memorializing the death of Mary Harper. The inscription includes a quotation from Saint Ambrose and a prayer for the repose of Harper's soul. Created by Franciscan Fathers.; In Loving Memory (front) 'We have loved her during life; let us not abandon her until we have conducted her by our prayers in the house of the Lord.' --St. Ambrose. In your charity Pray for the Repose of the soul of Mary E Harper Died May 15, 1936. Prayer. O gentlest Heart of Jesus, ever present in the Blessed Sacrament, ever consumed with burning love for the poor captive souls in Purgatory, have mercy on the soul of Thy servant. Be not severe in Thy judgments, but let some drops of Thy Precious Blood fall upon the devouring flames and do Thou, O merciful Saviour, send Thy angels to conduct her to a place of refreshment, light and peace. Amen. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on her. Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for her. St. Joseph, friend of the Sacred Heart, pray for her. (100 days for each aspiration.) Merciful Jesus, grant her eternal rest. (7 years and 7 quarantines.) (back)
• World War I memorial holy card
  approximately 1918; A woman wearing black kneels before a grave. An angel in white stands next to the tombstone. On the tomb are flowers, two wreaths, and a sword. Trees are in the background. The illustration on this card was originally painted by Etienne Azambre (1859-1935). Below the image is a quotation by Father Henri Perreyve (1831-1865). The back of the card has an inscription memorializing thirty-two soldiers from the Saint Point parish in Burgundy, France (Pierre Balland, Antoine Benat, Jacques Benat, Jean Bleton, Tony Boucaud, Anthoine Charvet, Francis Chassagne, Jean Chassagne, François Courvoisier, Philippe David, Joseph Delorme, Pierre Dubois, Pierre Dufour, Joannès Gelin, Michel Griffon, Benoît Jaffre, Joannès Janan, Joseph Janin, Claudius Lardet, Antonin Lepy, Claude Martin, Vincent Mercier, Antoine Milly, Claude-Marie Montangerand, Jean-Marie Montangerand, Jean-Louis Paissaud, Louis Poncet, Charles Quelin, Claude Quelin, Joanny Roux, Jean-Marie Toutant, Benoît Vinan). The card was printed by the Schaefer Brothers and sold at the Librairie Mignard in Paris.; Vous qui pleurez, que votre douleur s'apaise dans la divine espérance. (Abbé Perreyve) (front) Paroisse de Saint Point. Diocèse d'Autun. Souvenez-vous dans vos Prières de nos soldats morts pour la France. Balland Pierre. Benat Antoine. Benat Jacques. Bleton Jean. Boucaud Tony. Charvet Antoine. Chassagne Francis. Chassagne Jean. Courvoisier François. David Philippe. Delohme Joseph. Dubois Pierre. Dufour Pierre. Gelin Joannès. Griffon Michel. Jaffre Benoit. Janan Joannèes. Janin Joseph. Lardet Claudius. Lepy Antonin. Martin Claude. Marcier Vincent. Milly Antoine. Montangerand Claude-Marie. Montangerand Jean-Marie. Paissaud Jean-Louis. Poncet Louis. Quelin Charles. Quelin Claude. Roux Joanny. Toutant Jean-Marie. Vinan Benoit. Miséricordieux seigneur Jésus, donnez-leur le repos éternel. (300 j. d'ind.) (back)
• Souls of the just memorial holy card
  11-15-1891; Black, white, and silver filigree pattern frames a verse from the Book of Wisdom. Above the verse is a silver urn and flowers. Below the verse is an anchor, encircled by what might be a life preserver or a wreath of ribbon. The back of the card has an inscription memorializing the death of Mary Curtner, a woman who passed away in November, 1891. The inscription includes a prayer for the repose of her soul.; The souls of the just are in the hand of God, and the torment of hell shall not touch them. (Wisdom III, 1.) (front) J.M.J. Have Pity On Me! Have Pity On Me! Of your charity pray for the repose of the soul of Mary Curtner, Who departed this life, fortified with the Sacraments of the church Nov. 15th, 1891, aged 31 years, and 11 months. Prayer. O Sweetest heart of Jesus! ever present in the Blessed Sacrament, ever consumed with burning love for the poor captive souls in purgatory, have mercy on the soul of thy servant, Mary, bring her far from the shadow of exile to the bright home of Heaven, where we trust, Thou and Thy Blessed Mother have woven for her a crown of unending bliss. Amen. Merciful Jesus, grant her eternal rest. Amen. (back)
• Cemetery memorial holy card
  8-29-1873; Black and white engraving of a graveyard. In the center of the illustration is an open grave; the tombstone is engraved with a skull and crossbone, topped with a cross and wreath, and has black fabric draped across it. Other tombstones are visible in the background. Above the open grave, a white dove flies with an olive branch in its beak towards a glowing wreath of roses and branches of lilies at the top of the illustration. Below the illustration is a verse in French. The illustration was made by a French artist, V. Regnault. The back of the card has an inscription in Dutch commemorating the death of H.J. Becker in 1873 in Mensingeweer, the Netherlands. The inscription includes a verse from the Book of Tobit and a prayer. Above the inscription is an image of a casket draped in fabric surrounded by four candles. The card was printed by the Dutch printer G.J. Sluiter in Kromelleboog.; Mes épreuves sont passées accordez moi, Seigneur, la couronne, que vous promettez a vos élus. (front) Bid voor de ziel vau zaliger H.J. Becker, geboren den 14 September 1828, overleden te Mensingeweer, na het ontvangen der H.H. Sacramenten den 24 Augustus 1873. Den 29 daaraanvolgende begraven op het R.K. kerkhof op den Hoorn. Toen zij nu vertrokken waren, begon zijne moeder te weenen en sprak: 'Den steun van onzen ouderdom hebt Gij van ons weggenomen en weggezonden!' Toen sprak Tobias: 'Onze zoon zal behouden overkomen en behouden wederkeeren en uwe oogen zullen hem zien; want ik geloof, dat Gods goede Engel hem vergezelt en alles voor hem ten beste keert, opdat hij in vreugde tot ons moge terug komen.' Na deze taal hield zijne moeder op te weenen en zweeg. Tobias V: 23. Laat ons bidden. Gij, o goede God! die ons geleerd hebt, dat het eene heilige en heilzame gedachte is voor de overledenen te bidden, opdat zij van hunne zonden ontbonden worden, verhoor ons smeeken voor de ziel van Uwen dienaar Becker, opdat hij, van alle zondenschuld ontbonden, spoedig met U vereenigd moge worden in den Hemel. Dit smeeken wij U, door de verdiensten van Jezus Christus, onzen Heer, Amen. Onze Vader....Wees Gegroet....Dat hij ruste in vrede. (back)
• Psalm 129 memorial holy card
  9-29-1939; Memorial card honoring the passing of Father James C. Barry. The front of the card has a photograph of Father Barry, biographical information, and a prayer for the repose of his soul. The back of the card features Psalm 129 and a prayer. This card was made by an unknown publisher.; In memoriam. In your prayers remember the soul of Rev. James C. Barry Born Dec. 15, 1904 Ordained April 5, 1929 Died Sept. 29, 1939. Prayer. Grant we beseech Thee, O Lord, that the soul of Thy servant James, whom Thou dids't honor in this life with the sacred office of the priesthood, may rejoice in the glory of heaven for evermore. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father -- Hail Mary (front) Psalm 129. Out of the depths have I cried unto Thee, O Lord: Lord, hear my voice. Let Thy ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication. If Thou O Lord wilt mark iniquities, Lord, who shall stand it? For with Thee there is merciful forgiveness, and by reason of Thy law I wated for Thee, O Lord. My soul hath relied on His word, my soul hath hoped in the Lord. From the morning watch even until night, let Israel hope in the Lord. Because with the Lord there is mercy, and with Him is plentiful redemption. And He shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon him. May the angels lead thee into Paradise; may the martyrs receive thee to Jerusalem the holy city. May the choirs of the angels receive thee and mayest thou with the once poor Lazarus, have rest everlasting. (back)
• Father Michael Walsh memorial holy card
  6-14-1935; Memorial card honoring the passing of Father Michael Canon Walsh, a parish priest in Dublin, Ireland. The front of the card includes a photograph of Father Walsh and a prayer for the repose of his soul. The back of the card has directions for praying the Rosary of the Sacred Wounds or the Chaplet of Mercy. Created by M. Walker, Printer.; Jesus, mercy. Mary, help. Of Your Charity Pray for the repose of the soul of Very Rev. Michael Canon Walsh, P.P., St. Agatha's. North William Street, Dublin, Who died 14th June, 1935. R.I.P. O God, by whose favour Thy servant, Michael was raised to, the sacred dignity of the Priesthood, and thus honoured with the Apostolic functions, grant, we beseech Thee, that he may be admitted to the eternal fellowship of Thy Apostles in Heaven, through Christ our Lord. Amen. (front) The Rosary of the Sacred Wounds or the Chaplet of Mercy. (An ordinary five decade Rosary may be used). Say on the Crucifix and on the first three beads the following Prayer.--- O Jesus divine Redeemer, be merciful to us and to the whole world, Amen. O strong God, O holy God, O Immortal God, have pity on us and on all the world, Amen. Grace and mercy, O my Jesus, during the present dangers; cover us with Thy Precious Blood. Amen. Eternal Father, be emrciful to us through the Blood of Jesus Christ, Thine only Son; be merciful to us we beseech Thee, Amen. Amen. Amen. On the Large Beads.--- Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Wounds of Our Lord Jesus Christ---to heal those of our souls.---300 days, each time. On the Small Beads.---My Jesus pardon and mercy---through the merits of Thy Sacred Wounds.---300 days, each time. At the end of the Rosary say three times. Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Wounds of Our Lord Jesus Christ---to heal those of our souls. M. Walker, Printer, 66 Pearse St., Dublin. (back)
• Father Joseph Heyde memorial holy card
  10-19-1933; Memorial card marking the death of Father Joseph E. Heyde, a Milwaukee, Wisconsin priest who passed away on October 19, 1933. The front of the card has a photograph of Father Heyde. The back of the card features a verse from the Book of Revelation and a prayer for the repose of his soul. Printed by Diederich-Schaefer Co.; In memory of The Rev. Joseph E. Heyde Pastor of Holy Ghost Church Milwaukee, Wis. Born March 18,1873 Ordained June 20, 1897 Died October 19, 1933 (front) 'Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, for their works follow them.' Apoc. xiv, 13. Prayer. O God, who hast adorned Thy servant Joseph with the sacerdotal dignity, amongst apostolic Priests, grant, we beseech Thee, that he may be associated with them also in everlasting fellowship. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen. (back)
• Pax in Deo memorial holy card
  1-11-1933; Black and white image of a cross accompanied by the words 'Pax in Deo,' or 'Peace in God.' The image is framed on two sides by a branch of thorns with flowers, and below is a prayer. The back of the card has an inscription memorializing the death of Father Richard Kennedy, a priest who died in Graceville, Minnesota in January, 1933. The inscription is accompanied by a photograph of Father Kennedy, a verse from the Book of Revelation, and a prayer for the repose of his soul. This card was printed in Germany by the Diederich-Schaefer Company and sold by their American branch, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.; Pax in Deo. Let us be comforted by the sight of Heaven the home where those whom we mourn reside, who there protect us and pray for us. (front) Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord, for their works follow them."" (Apoc. 14, 13.) In pious memory of Rev. Richard D. Kennedy Born December 17, 1871 Ordained June 15, 1902 St. Paul's Seminary, St. Paul, Minn. Died January 6, 1933, Graceville, Minn. Buried January 11, 1933, Westport, Wis. Prayer. O God, who among apostolic priests hast adorned Thy servant, Richard, with the sacerdotal dignity, grant, we beseech Thee, that he may be associated with them in everlasting fellowship. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. (back)
• Christ knocking at door memorial holy card
  9-13-1930; Jesus, holding a staff in his left hand, is knocking on a wooden door to a stone building with his right hand. Vines and trees are visible in the background. The back of the card has an inscription memorializing Father J. Kilian Schott, a priest in Evansville, Indiana who passed away on September 13, 1930. The inscription includes a prayer for the repose of his soul. This card was published by the B. Herder Book Company of Saint Louis, Missouri, but was printed in Germany.; Christ knocking at the door. My Jesus Mercy. Indulgence of 300 days each time. Pius X. 1911. (front) Jesus! Mary! Joseph! In pious memory of Rev. J. Kilian Schott Pastor of St. Anthony Church Evansville, Indiana. Born May 6, 1861, Ordained June 19, 1886, Died September 13, 1930. Prayer. O God, who didst raise Thy servant Kilian to the dignity of a priest in thy Apostolic Priesthood, grant, we beseech Thee, that he may be admitted to the eternal fellowship of Thy Apostles in heaven. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. R.I.P. (back)
• Angels in graveyard memorial holy card
  12-18-1900; Uncolored engraving of three angels flying over a cemetery. The moon is partially obscured by clouds behind them. Eight tombstones are visible in the graveyard. Behind the cemetery is a tree, possibly a willow, a large body of water and mountains. The original artwork was painted by an A. Müller, possibly the Swiss painter Alfredo Müller. It was engraved by A. Pickel. The back of the card has an inscription memorializing Father Isaac Hocter, a priest at St. Brigid's Church in Xenia, Ohio, who died on December 18, 1900. The card was printed by Benziger in Switzerland, and sold by their American branch in Cincinnati, Ohio.; Schenke denen, Gott, den ew'gen Frieden, die in deiner Gnade hingeschieden. (front) Requiescat In Pace. In your charity be mindful of the soul of Rev. Isaac J. Hocter Pastor of St. Brigid's Church, Xenia, O. Born November 6th, 1857. Died December 18th, 1900. Our Father. Hail Mary. May his soul and the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. (back)
• Virgin Mary memorial holy card
  10-30-1934; Black and white portrait of the Virgin Mary with her hands clasped in prayer. Three lilies are in front of her. The back of the card has an inscription memorializing the death of Father Joseph Reiner, a Jesuit priest and Moderator of the Chicago Inter-Student Catholic Action (CISCA) organization, on October 14, 1934. The inscription includes a prayer, a quotation from Saint Ignatius, and the Imprimatur of Cardinal Mundelein of Chicago and the Nihil Obstat of Auxiliary Bishop Bernard J. Sheil, verifying that the prayer on the card is without doctrinal errors. The card was printed by an unknown publisher.; In pious memory of Rev. Joseph S. Reiner, S.J. Moderator of CISCA. Born March 2, 1881 Died October 14, 1934. Prayer. Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord, that the soul of Thy servant, Joseph, whom Thouh has honored in this life with the sacred functions of the Priesthood, may forever rejoice in the bliss of heaven. Through our Lord Jesus Christ Thy Son, who liveth and reigneth world without end. Amen. 'Take, O Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, and whole will. Thou has given me all that I am, and all that I possess. I surrender it all to thee, that Thou mayest dispose of it according to Thy will. Give me only Thy love and Thy grace: with these I will be rich enough and will have no more desire.' St. Ignatius. Imprimatur George Cardinal Mundelein Archbishop of Chicago. Nihil Obstat The Most Reverend Bernard J. Sheil, D.D., V.G. Censor Deputatus. Die 30 Oct. 1934 (back)
• O Virgin blest silver jubilee holy card
  4-15-1924; The Virgin Mary is shown in profile, wearing blue and white robes. She is holding a branch of white lilies. At the top of the card, above Mary's head, are blue stars. The sides of the card have embossed gold designs. Below Mary are pink and white daisies, and a verse credited to Gerson (possibly Jean Gerson, a fourteenth century French theologian). The back of the card has an inscription commemorating the silver jubilee celebrating twenty-five years of religious life for Sister M. Columba, a sister at Incarnate Word Convent in Hallettsville, Texas, in 1924. Created by Boumard Fils.; O Virgin blest! Tell me what were Thy Thoughts when thou didst contemplate Him Who had come to dwell in Thee. (Gerson) (front) L.V.I. 1899----1924 Souvenir of the silver jubilee of Sister M. Columba Incarnate Word Convent Hallettsville, Texas April 15, 1924 (back)
• Jesus and Sacred Heart memorial holy card
  4-11-1927; Black and white portrait of Jesus, with one hand raised and nail wounds visible in both hands. The Sacred Heart is visible on his chest. Below the image is a verse in German. The back of the card memorializes the death of Father Joseph Burrus, a member of the Congregation of the Holy Ghost Fathers who passed away in Montana, Switzerland on April 11, 1927. The back also includes a photograph of Father Burrus and a verse from the Book of Job. This card was printed by F.X. Le Roux et Companie, a printer of holy cards in Strasbourg, in the Alsace region of France, which has strong Germanic influences.; Mit ewiger Liebe habe ich dich geliebt, darum habe ich voll Erbarmung dich an mich gezogen. (front) Gedenket in euren Gebeten der Seele des selig verstorbenen Pater Joseph Burrus von de Congregation der Väter vom hl. Geist geb. In Schwebweiler den 31. Juli 1900 zum Priester geweiht in Montana (Schweiz) am 8. Dezember 1925 gestorben in Montana am 11. April 1927. 'Mein Kruzifix spricht zu mir: 'Der Herr ist mein Anteil.' 'Der Herr besitzt mich' (Aus den Notizen des Verstorbenen) Der Herr hat ihn gegeben, der Herr hat ihn genommen. Wie es dem Herrn gefiel, so ist es geschehen. Der Name des Herrn sei gepriesen. (Job.) (back)
• Prayer of St. Francis of Assissi ordination holy card
  6-3-1939; An embossed gold eucharistic chalice is surrounded by grapes and wheat. Below the chalice is the Prayer of Saint Francis of Assissi. The back of the card has an inscription commemorating the ordination and first solemn mass of Father Joseph Lenk in Fort Wayne, Indiana in June 1939. The publisher of this card is unknown.; Lord, make me an instrument of your peace; where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood, as to understand; to be loved as to love; for it is in giving that we receive, it is in pardoning that we are pardoned, and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.' --Prayer of St. Francis of Assissi (front) 'O, Mary, my Mother, assist me in the service of Thy Divine Son.' Remembrance of my Ordination Saturday, June 3, 1939 and of my First Solemn Mass St. Mary's Church Fort Wayne, Ind. Sunday, June 4, 1939 Joseph A. Lenk. O Jesus! To Thy loving and perpetual care I entrust my Mother and Father who, above all others, have helped me to Thy Holy Altar. (back)
• Madonna della sedia ordination holy card
  4-3-1937; The front of this card has a reproduction of the Raphael (1483-1520) painting 'Madonna della seggiola,' sometimes known as 'Madonna della sedia' or Madonna of the Chair. The painting shows Mary holding the Child Jesus while Saint John the Baptist looks on in adoration. The back of the card has an inscription commemorating the ordination and first solemn mass of Father Sylvester Eye in April 1937. The card was printed by an unknown German publisher with the abbreviation L.B.R.; Madonna della sedia. (front) To Thee, Lord Jesus, in gratitude I entrust all those who have helped me to Thy Holy Altar. Sylvester J. Eye Ordination First Solemn Mass April 3-4 1937 Pray for me 'O almighty and merciful God, Who has called this priest to the service of Thy altar, listen graciously to our humble prayers, that supported by Thy grace, he may become more--and more worthy of his vocation, and that Thou wilt deign to bless and sanctify all his works. Through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, Amen.' (back)
• Jesus and priest first mass holy card
  3-22-1936; A priest kneels before a table holding a eucharistic chalice. A transparent Jesus is placing a crown of thorns upon the priest's head. The back of the card has an inscription commemorating the first solemn mass of Father Lawrence Schmieder in Minster, Ohio on March 22, 1936. The back includes quotations by Father Peter Julian Eymard and from the Missal. This card was printed by an unknown American publisher.; O Jesus! Be on this day a token of my gratitude; bless those who have led me to Thy Holy Altar.' (Pere Eymard) Remembrance of my First Solemn Mass St. Augustine's Church Minster, Ohio March 22, 1936 Ordained March 15, 1936 Rev. Lawrence R. Schmeider 'Pray, brethren, that my sacrifice and yours may be acceptable to God the Father Almighty.' (Missal) (back)
• Saint carrying Jesus ordination holy card
  4-7-1934; A gelatin silver print of a saint wearing robes carries the Baby Jesus in his arms; a tree is visible in the background. The saint is not named anywhere on the card, but is probably Saint Anthony of Padua, who is traditionally depicted holding the Baby Jesus in artwork. The back of the card has an inscription commemorating the ordination and first solemn mass of Father George Knippen in April of 1934. There also appears on the back a verse of unknown origin above the inscription, and a passage from Edgar Allen Poe's poem 'Catholic Hymn' below the inscription. Created by N.G. Basevi.; To Thee, O Jesus, to Thy blessed charge, I recommend my parents, relatives, and friends, and all those, living or dead, who have helped me to Thy Holy Altar.' A Remembrance of my Ordination to the Holy Priesthood April 7th, 1934 and of my First Solemn Mass April 8th, 1934 George A. Knippen 'At morn, at noon, at twilight dim, Maria, thou hast heard my hymn; In joy and woe, in good and ill, Mother of God, be with me still.' (back)
• Chalice ordination holy card
  1927; The front of this card has a gold, embossed chalice above a quotation from Jean-Baptiste Henri Lacordaire about the priesthood. The back of the card has an inscription commemorating the ordination and first solemn mass of Father Leo Spring on April 2nd and 3rd, 1932. The card was printed by an unknown publisher in 1927.; Thou Art A Priest Forever. 'To live in the midst of the world without wishing its pleasures; to be a member of each family, yet belonging to none; to share all sufferings; to penetrate all secrets; to heal all wounds; to go from men to God and offer Him their prayers; to return from God to men to bring pardon and hope; to have a heart of fire for charity and a heart of bronze for chastity; to teach and to pardon, console and bless always, My God, what a life! And it is yours, O Priest of Jesus Christ!' Lacordaire (front) 'May the blessing of Almighty God, the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost, descend upon you and remain forever.' A Remembrance of my Ordination to the Holy Priesthood April 2nd, 1932 and of my First Solemn Mass April 3rd, 1932 Leo M. Spring. 'O Jesus, be on this day a token of my gratitude. Bless those who led me to Thy Holy Altar.' Pray for me (back)
• Gethsemane first mass holy card
  6-24-1925; Black and white image of Jesus Christ praying to God in the Garden of Gethsemane before his Crucifixion. Jesus kneels before a large rock, looking upward. The back of the card has an inscription commemorating the First Solemn Mass of Father John Mines in Saint Helena, Nebraska on June 24, 1925. The publisher of this holy card is unknown.; Gethsemane (front) In Remembrance of my First Solemn Mass Wednesday, June 24, 1925 Immaculate Conception Church St. Helena, Nebraska John D. Mines. Ordained by the Most Rev. Austin Dowling, D.D. St. Paul Seminary St. Paul, Minnesota Sunday, June 14, 1925. 'Pray, brethren, that my sacrifice and yours may be pleasing to God the Father Almighty.' Ordinary of the Mass (back)
• Thou art a priest forever ordination holy card
  6-8-1924; A painting by the French artist Étienne Azambre is reproduced on the front of this card. The image shows a scene from the Rite of Ordination called the "Laying-on of Hands." In this part of the ceremony the bishop ordaining the priest silently places his hands upon the candidate and confers upon him the power of the priesthood. In this image of the rite, two altar servers flank the bishop, and a group of onlookers is visible in the background. No publisher is listed on this card; however, Étienne Azambre (1859-1935) produced hundreds of images for the Maison Bouasse-Lebel in Paris. The back of the card has an inscription commemorating the ordination and first mass of Father James Cotter in June, 1924.; Thou art a priest forever (front) 'O Mary, my mother, bless me in the service of Thy Divine Son.' In Remembrance of my Ordination and First Mass June 8 and 18, 1924 James E. Cotter. Prayer for a Priest. O Jesus! Eternal Priest, keep Thy servant, James, within the shelter of Thy Sacred Heart, where none may harm him. Keep unstained his anointed hands which daily touch Thy Sacred Body. Keep unsullied the lips purpled with Thy Precious Blood. Keep pure and unearthly a heart sealed with the sublime marks of Thy glorious Priesthood. Bless his labors with abundant fruit, and may they, to whom he has ministered be, here below, his joy and consolation, and in heaven, his everlasting crown. Amen. (back)
• First sacred mass holy card
  6-30-1912; An angel wearing green and pink robes, holding a white lily, kneels before a eucharistic chalice. White lilies appear in the background of the image. The back of the card has an inscription commemorating the first solemn mass celebrated by Father Germain Taylor, O.S.B. in Mobile, Alabama on June 30, 1912. The verso inscription includes a quote from Saint Francis of Assisi and a verse from I Kings. This card was printed by Frère Félix-Antoine, a Canadian Marist brother and librarian.; I adore Thee, O Sacred Host. Living bread, food of Angels, I adore Thee. My Saviour, I believe in Thee, I hope in Thee and love Thee. (front) Thou hast chosen me, O Lord to be Thy priest and to go to Thy alter. I Kings, II, 28. J.M.J. In holy memory of the first solemn mass of Rev. Germain Taylor O.S.B. celebrated June 30, 1912 in Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Mobile, Alabama. O my God may my faith supply all that is wanting in me when I participate in Thy ineffable Mysteries and may I find my only happiness in Thy love and in the desire of pleasing Thee. (St. Francis of Assisi.) Ordained Priest June 23, 1912 by Rt. Rev. E.P. Allen, D.D., Bishop of Mobile, Alabama. (back)