Printed by Boumard, circa late 19th century  / early 20th

French text on the front can be translated as:

EMMANUEL, OR GOD WITH US

O inneffable mysteries of the manger and of the Holy Altar

When I contemplate you with the eye of faith, I love with joy the marvel of you littleness and of your love, and I tell myself that one day spent at the foot of your altar, is better than a century in the middle of the world and of earthly pleasures.

Measures approx. 3" x 5"

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Vintage and antique holy cards are true little works of art. Many antique ones were meant to carry a spiritual dimension as well, inspiring the receiver towards prayer. Many of them were printed in very limited quantities and even fewer survived the storage and handling throughout the decades. Holy cards make great items for scrapbooking or collage, or are even great bookmarks. Many are also highly collectable!