They are hungry.
Bouasse Lebel, Pl. 1473

The humble and the little ones
are the object of her most ardent solicitude.
Bouasse Jeune, Pl. 1059
The Divine Arbor
HEAVENLY REFUGE
I will not leave you orphans.

from small album~
Gentle Mother


DIVINE BIRD KEEPER  
The birdsnatcher has taken advantage of your inexperience, 
but I am the Poor Dove and I will rescue you.
Bouasse-Lebel 1177

Oh, when will I go, when will I fly to the bosom of my God?
Letaille
I watch over their weakness.
I bring them out of the darkness of ignorance
into the light of faith.
Jesus Savior

Here is the Lord who calls to you. 
Return to him, you who have forgotten his voice.
Bouasse Lebel 460

The Hospitable Rooftop.  
Bouasse Lebel 1090

God sees to the needs of the weak.
Virgin full of kindness, pray for us.
O, Mary, through your holy heart,  burning with divine love
console a poor mother and protect her frail children.
PRAYER OF QUIETUDE
The Soul Alone with God
My Divine Master, whether I run or rest,
I am all to You, and You are all to me.
O divine Heart of  Jesus, your memory is my delight;
I hunger and thirst for your love.
Nest of the Dove
I will retire into solitude and there I will listen to what the Lord tells me.
Letailler
God watches over the lilies
and the birds.
He watches over you.

hand painted
Divine Child
You lived by the work of your hands.
A. Jourdain, Paris
TENDERNESS OF MARY
Mary watches over her children as the warbler over her little ones.
Bouasse Lebel 

THE BIRD AND HER LITTLE ONES
Always united in the shadow of the Cross, under the protection of this lovely heart.
E. Bouasse-Jeune
O, Good Cross, 
be ever the protector
of souls who are dear to me.
Bouasse Jeune
FAITH AND CONFIDENCE IN MARY
Mary, my tender Mother, it is to you that I entrust them as their support and guide.
The Heart of Jesus watches over the orphans.
Turgis, Paris pl. 107

Note:
While the text speaks of the Heart of Jesus, sheltering images of Heart of Mary and wheat & vine mingled with
roses & lilies, add visual poetry
& depth of meaning.

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From Doves and the Heart of Jesus and Ma
Teach us to put all our affections in the care of your Holy Cross
Fear not. Jesus watches over you.
hand painted