Sprinkle with the Living Waters of His Cross the lilies He has sown.
The Divine Gardner gives the young shrub a guardian to support it.
The frail sapling needs a stand and a support against the dangers to which it is exposed.
Bouasse Lebel
Sheltered by the Cross, the lily grows in peace towards heaven. Bouasse Lebel, Paris Pl. 1472
THROUGH JESUS I RAISE MY HEART IN PRAYER.
Through my heart, flooded by Divine Light, allow the incense of the prayers to evaporate.
Mon. Bouasse Lebel
POWER
Come, Divine Power, come and communicate to my soul some of that Courageous Will that vanquishes all the enemies of salvation.
Tree supporting a fragile plant and sheltering reeds, image of the grace support of the weak souls. Bouasse Lebel, Paris
To appreciate this piece you need to click on the image;
the poetry is in the details.Note the little birds flocking to the
uncreated Light softly filtered through the mighty Tree of Life, and the vine of Eucharist offered.
Sweet Savior, to know you is to love you and to prefer you above all. Letaille
Ever in these places
my heart sacrifices itself, and far from overwhelming,
the cross returns life to it... Pillot, Paris
date penned on back 1834
A small image of the degrees of love. [Heart of Jesus, hearts of Mary, Joseph, and John the Beloved Disciple,
hearts of all believers]
My God, grow my wings. In loving the Cross one finds his Heart, for the Divine Love can not live without suffering.Letaille, pl. 386
Flowers of Calvary Each pain is a kiss from the crucifix. E. Bouasse Jeune 3428
For witness of my sins I want only Jesus. Hand painted
on silk