In this vintage German Holy Card, we see The Holy Mass as it really is. Not just the visible aspects of it, but the invisible. The Mass is the re-presentation of Christ on the Cross, that exact moment in history perpetuated throughout the ages (Catechism 1323). When the priest makes the sacrifice, angels of the Heavenly Host are present. St. John Chrysostom, among others, stated that "When Mass is being celebrated, the Sanctuary is filled with countless Angels who adore the Divine Victim immolated on the altar." Your guardian angel is up there, reverently worshiping the Lord!
(sources: quote, ewtn.com. catechism, usccb.com)

For actual holy cards of this beautiful image, with a prayer by St. Thomas Aquinas on the back to help everyone prepare better for Mass, see our listing here on Etsy:

** IMPORTANT ** IMAGE IS SMALLER THAN THE PAPER!! There is a white border around the image! .5" for 5x7, 1.3" for 8.5x11, 1.6" for 11x14". Image is smaller than the paper!!!!

- Acid-free paper
- Archival pigments, rated to last for generations.
- Cardboard backer
- Above story of the art
- Enclosed in a tight-fitting, crystal clear bag.

Thanks for your interest!
Sue & John

"In order to communicate the message entrusted to her by Christ, the Church needs art." ~ St. Pope John Paul II

Original image is out-of-copyright. Descriptive text and image alterations (hence the whole new image) © by Sue Kouma Johnson - Classic Catholic Art.