Mother of Mercy Holy Card

Laminated pack: contains 25 cards.Paper pack: contains 50 cards. Share your faith with this beautiful holy card! The 2.5″x4.25″ holy card features a stunning image of the Mother of Mercy with a quote on the back. The subject of this image, Mary as Mother of Mercy (Mater Misericordiae), enfolding Christians under her mantle of protection, is a favorite of iconographers and painters throughout Church history, and was especially popular in the late middle ages and early renaissance periods. Also known asOur Lady of Ransomin some places, this image is often used and promoted by the Mercedarian Order, whose official title is the Order of Our Lady of Mercy and the Redemption of the Captives. Text:Under your mantle,O Mother of the Church,there is refuge in our trialsand provision for our needs. By your holy example,O Model for all Christians,inspire your sons in the clergyand all your children faithfulas we seek the truth and salvationof your Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. ( HC-4089 )