Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us. 8th Xber, 1854 Pope Pius IX proclamed the dogma of the Immaculate Conception Bouasse Lebel, Paris 747

Immaculate Conception after Murillo

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O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee. Bouasse Lebel 3080

OBJECT OF THE KINDNESS OF HEAVEN The Immaculate Conception of Mary supplants with benediction the malediction (the curse) with which the earth had been struck.

Immaculate Conception

"There is no spot of sin in you, O my good friend!" Letaille

The caption on this card celebrates the Immaculate Conception in a way that is so natural and trusting; distilling the theological doctrine to it's essence, the artist delights in the goodness of God who has given to us this perfect friend.

The Good Fragrance of Jesus Christ.
Ch. Letaille, Paris Edit. pontifical Pl. 351

Mary, Home of the Ardent Soul

St. Catherine Laboure quotation."Come to the foot of the altar. Here graces will be shed on all who ask for them. Graces will be shed especially on those who ask for them." Bouasse Lebel & Massin M137

Blessed is the Holy and Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Indulgence 100 days Camus

Immaculate Conception B.V. Mary Night and day Mary is the Burning of the Divine Love
~ 18th cent. Baroque engraving with watercolor  signed Frehling

IMMACULATA!

Mother of love, cover with your mantle my poor flower.

 Oh, Mary conceived without sin, 

have mercy on us who have recourse to thee.

Salve Regina..

 Immaculata!
Fair as the moon, bright as the sun.

IMMACULATA
A reflection of your whiteness,
Mother, I would be.

MOTHER!
...I want to be your lily,
humble and pure...
...conserved among thorns
my whiteness...