St. Joseph, Love of the Sacred Heart – based on a Vintage Holy Card – Catholic Art Print – Archival Quality Choose Paper Size (Image is Smaller):16x20 unframed The pelican has long been

The pelican has long been a symbol of Jesus and the Eucharist because medievalists had the impression that pelicans fed their young by tearing off pieces of their own flesh

He became very skilled at painting kindly

There is a camaraderie as they rehearse the singing of the Mass

I may also have it ever on my lips

St. Joseph, Love of the Sacred Heart – based on a Vintage Holy Card – Catholic Art Print – Archival Quality Choose Paper Size (Image is Smaller):16x20 unframed The pelican has long beenIn this pretty image of the often neglected St. Joseph, holding the child Jesus, we are invited into a closer connection with the two of them. The French phrase, Ami du Sacre Coeur is translated Love of the Sacred Heart, or Friend of the Sacred Heart, and both convey the loving relationship they had which we are privileged to join if we wish. Jesus is holding his own Sacred Heart. It is very rare in Catholic art to get these two powerful Icons in this