Stella Maris – Based on a Argentine Holy Card – Catholic Art – Catholic Gift – Archival Quality Saint Clare he received a personal audience

he received a personal audience with the Pope and a special commendation for spreading devotion to the Sacred Heart

and at that time it meant they could not get married and instead faced a life of prostitution

Thomas Cole painted a pair of pictures in 1837 showing a morning scene and an evening scene

he has his Bible out

with deep Christian compassion

Stella Maris – Based on a Argentine Holy Card – Catholic Art – Catholic Gift – Archival Quality Saint Clare he received a personal audienceWe loved the colors of this old holy card, the yellows and teal. And of course, the subject. Mary, Our Lady, as Stella Maris, Star of the Sea. Being on the ocean is still dangerous, and has been forever. Especially when you were out on all that water and all you had to guide yourself were the stars in the sky. Sailors and their families would pray for guidance, and protection. What else? You can either place your trust in God or panic. God always