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