Bernadette and Our Lady of Lourdes – Based on a Vintage Holy Card – Catholic Art Print – Archival Quality Guardian Angel the triptych was ceremonially opened

the triptych was ceremonially opened on Sundays and Holy Days

the tenderness of the subject matter

- Cardboard backer (in sizes up to 11x14")

Mater Amabilis means Loving Mother or Lovable Mother

clear plastic sleeve

Bernadette and Our Lady of Lourdes – Based on a Vintage Holy Card – Catholic Art Print – Archival Quality Guardian Angel the triptych was ceremonially openedBernadette Soubirous (1844 1879) was a young French peasant girl who in 1858 had visions of a beautiful lady. When asked for her name, she said "I am the Immaculate Conception." This phrase was a matter of arcane theological import at the time about the Virgin Mary, not something a barely educated peasant girl would have known. If you don't know Bernadette's story, it is a wonderful one, and she's a wonderful Saint. This print is based on a holy card