Saturday, January 5, 2013

O Lord, Restore...


'I earnestly implore the Sacred Heart of Jesus, 
by Our Lady of the Seven Dolors, 
to restore to me, by a gift of the mercy of Jesus Christ:
 the method of prayer I once had,
and which I have lost
by long unfaithfulness.'


St. Madeleine Sophie Barat

Painting:  Pompeo Batoni, Prodigal

5 comments:

  1. Oh Nancy, what an exquisite picture! And the prayer couldn't be more perfect for this season in my life. Thank you! xo

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  2. Thank you very much, Meg and Patricia. I find the picture exquisite also, and can hardly stop looking at it. I'd been struck by the quote and wanted to share it, so went looking for a public domain painting of the Prodigal Son. When I saw this one, I think I literally gasped. What a grace to be able to share such things!

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  3. Nancy,

    I must copy out these words. I think it is the first time I have seen a quote from this saint. My daughter Sophie Madeleine was named for St Madeleine Sophie. Wasn't she known by her second name? I think so but I don't always remember things correctly!

    God bless!

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  4. Sue, the only thing I know about this saint is that she was from Burgundy and founded the Order of the Sacred Heart to educate girls. You obviously know much more!! I love the name, and what a beautiful one for your daughter!

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