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Riding side-saddle was seen to preserve the ladies' modesty.The idea of it being indecent 4 a lady to ride astride can be traced back 2 1382.Princess Anne of Bohemia rode side-saddle across Europe on her way to marry King Richard II. It was seen as a way to protect her virginity.
St. Jerome, Latin in full Eusebius Hieronymus, pseudonym Sophronius, (born c. 347, Stridon, Dalmatia—died 419/420, Bethlehem, Palestine; feast day September 30), biblical translator and monastic leader, traditionally regarded as the most learned of the Latin Fathers.
Practice traditional Catholic charity and not sentimental love...
IMAGO SACRA MILLE GRATIARUM VALET. ("A holy picture is worth a thousand graces")
The light of Christ shone for Simeon
Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation...
I love this painting so much...
St. Joseph was more than “righteous”; he was courageous!
The angel wouldn't have said "Do not be afraid" unless there was something to fear.....
St Joseph is called the silent saint, there is no account of any of his words.
St. Joseph, you are quiet yet courageous, pray for us
Host desecration is among the gravest of sins. Intentional host desecration is not only a mortal sin but also incurs the penalty of excommunication latae sententiae.
Painting (16th century) showing the desecration of hosts by Jews in Passau in 1477 Oberhausmuseum [de] (Passau).