{"title":"Prayer Card","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"antique-prayer-card-of-blessed-gabriel-of-our-lady-of-sorrows","title":"Antique Prayer Card of Blessed Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAntique Italian Catholic prayer card depicting Blessed Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows (Beato Gabriele dell’Addolorata), a Passionist seminarian associated with purity, suffering, youthful devotion, and contemplation of Christ’s Passion. The card features ornate chromolithographic printing, floral detailing, and decorative die cut edging characteristic of late 19th to early 20th century devotional printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcquired \/ Origin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOrigin: Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAcquired in Rome, Italy — May 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLikely dating from the late 1800s to early 1900s, prior to or near the canonization period of Saint Gabriel in 1920.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYou’re right. The image itself is more focused on Passionist symbolism and Christ’s suffering directly, not explicitly Marian sorrow imagery. I pulled that from the order\/title connection (“dell’Addolorata” = of Our Lady of Sorrows), but visually it’s not necessary here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe front of the card depicts Blessed Gabriel in Passionist robes holding devotional symbols associated with Christ’s suffering and contemplation of the Passion. The gold patterned background and sculpted border design reflect the highly decorative devotional print style popular in Catholic Europe during the Belle Époque period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe reverse contains an Italian prayer addressed to Blessed Gabriel asking for protection, purity, strength in faith, resistance against temptation, and assistance in times of suffering. The prayer especially focuses on protecting youth from losing faith and virtue in the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCards like this were commonly carried in prayer books, wallets, bedside altars, or held in the hands during private prayer and devotional meditation. They functioned as personal sacred objects intended to focus contemplation and prayer toward the saint depicted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe prayer card is mounted within a black 5x7in deep display frame with 1.5in depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Card Size: 4.5 x 2.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame Size: 5 x 7 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame Depth: Approx. 1.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HOLY VIOLENCE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47952228483284,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/9173\/0132\/files\/IMG_1079.jpg?v=1779075866"},{"product_id":"antique-saint-rita-of-cascia-prayer-card","title":"Antique Saint Rita of Cascia Prayer Card","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFramed antique Italian Catholic prayer card depicting Saint Rita of Cascia, one of the most venerated saints associated with suffering, impossible causes, endurance, and divine intercession. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe card is considered a third class relic devotional object as it was touched to the urn containing the body of Saint Rita in Cascia. Saint Rita can be identified by the wound on her forehead, said to have appeared after meditating on Christ’s suffering and the crown of thorns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcquired \/ Origin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOrigin: Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAcquired in Rome, Italy — May 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLikely dating from the 1940s to 1960s. Produced by Alterocca of Terni, a well known Italian religious printing house active during the late 19th and 20th centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe front of the card depicts Saint Rita kneeling before a crucifix while receiving divine light from Christ. Saint Rita is most famous for a mystical wound said to have appeared on her forehead after meditating on Christ’s crucifixion. According to tradition, the wound manifested from a thorn of Christ’s crown and remained with her until death, becoming one of her primary identifying symbols.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe reverse contains an Italian prayer asking Saint Rita for relief during suffering, emotional anguish, hardship, and seemingly impossible situations. The prayer appeals to her as a compassionate intercessor for those experiencing despair, grief, or prolonged suffering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe card also states that the image was touched to the urn containing the body of Saint Rita in Cascia, giving it the status of a third class relic devotional object within Catholic tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCards like this were commonly carried in prayer books, wallets, bedside altars, or held during private prayer and devotional meditation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe prayer card is mounted within a black 4x6in deep display frame with 1.5in depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOriginal Card Size: Approx. 4 x 2.75 inches\u003cbr\u003eFrame Size: 4 x 6 inches\u003cbr\u003eFrame Depth: Approx. 1.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HOLY VIOLENCE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47952302276820,"sku":null,"price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/9173\/0132\/files\/IMG_1087.jpg?v=1779077148"},{"product_id":"saint-rita-of-cascia-prayer-card","title":"Antique Saint Rita of Cascia Prayer Card","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAntique Italian Catholic prayer card depicting Saint Rita of Cascia receiving the mystical forehead wound said to have manifested from Christ’s crown of thorns during prayer. Saint Rita became one of Catholicism’s most famous saints associated with impossible causes, suffering, grief, endurance, and divine intercession. The reverse contains an officially approved Italian prayer printed with an Imprimatur dated 1916.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcquired \/ Origin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOrigin: Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAcquired in Rome, Italy — May 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLikely dating from the 1910s to 1930s. The reverse references an ecclesiastical approval issued in Milan in 1916.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe front of the card depicts one of the most famous moments associated with Saint Rita: the mystical reception of the thorn wound. According to Catholic tradition, while praying before a crucifix, a thorn from Christ’s crown pierced her forehead, leaving a wound she carried for the remainder of her life. The imagery became one of the saint’s primary visual identifiers and transformed her into one of Catholicism’s strongest symbols of suffering, perseverance, and impossible endurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe reverse contains an Italian prayer to Saint Rita asking for relief from anguish, emotional suffering, desperation, and hopeless situations. The prayer directly refers to her as “the Saint of the impossible” and asks her to intercede during times of despair and hardship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCards like this were commonly carried in wallets, prayer books, bedside altars, or held during private devotional prayer and meditation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe prayer card is mounted within a black 5x7in deep display frame with 1.5in depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOriginal Card Size: Approx. 4.25 x 2.5 inches\u003cbr\u003eFrame Size: 4 x 6 inches\u003cbr\u003eFrame Depth: Approx. 1.5 inches\u003cbr\u003eEstimated Age: Early 20th century, likely 1910s–1930s\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HOLY VIOLENCE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47952303522004,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/9173\/0132\/files\/IMG_1115.jpg?v=1779078743"},{"product_id":"antique-saint-rita-of-cascia-prayer-card-copy","title":"Antique Saint Rita of Cascia Prayer Card - color","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAntique Italian Catholic prayer card depicting Saint Rita of Cascia receiving the mystical forehead wound said to have manifested from Christ’s crown of thorns during prayer. Saint Rita became one of Catholicism’s most famous saints associated with impossible causes, suffering, grief, endurance, and divine intercession. The reverse contains an officially approved Italian prayer printed with an Imprimatur dated 1916.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcquired \/ Origin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOrigin: Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAcquired in Rome, Italy — May 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLikely dating from the 1910s to 1930s. The reverse references an ecclesiastical approval issued in Milan in 1916.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe front of the card depicts one of the most famous moments associated with Saint Rita: the mystical reception of the thorn wound. According to Catholic tradition, while praying before a crucifix, a thorn from Christ’s crown pierced her forehead, leaving a wound she carried for the remainder of her life. The imagery became one of the saint’s primary visual identifiers and transformed her into one of Catholicism’s strongest symbols of suffering, perseverance, and impossible endurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe reverse contains an Italian prayer to Saint Rita asking for relief from anguish, emotional suffering, desperation, and hopeless situations. The prayer directly refers to her as “the Saint of the impossible” and asks her to intercede during times of despair and hardship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCards like this were commonly carried in wallets, prayer books, bedside altars, or held during private devotional prayer and meditation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe prayer card is mounted within a black 5x7in deep display frame with 1.5in depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOriginal Card Size: Approx. 4.25 x 2.5 inches\u003cbr\u003eFrame Size: 5 x 7 inches\u003cbr\u003eFrame Depth: Approx. 1.5 inches\u003cbr\u003eEstimated Age: Early 20th century, likely 1910s–1930s\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HOLY VIOLENCE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47952313024724,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/9173\/0132\/files\/IMG_1135.jpg?v=1779079222"},{"product_id":"antique-saint-rita-of-cascia-prayer-card-copy-1","title":"Antique Saint Eurosia Prayer Card","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFramed antique Italian Catholic prayer card depicting the martyrdom of Saint Eurosia, a Christian princess traditionally said to have had her head cut off by Muslim\/Moorish rulers in medieval Iberia after refusing both forced marriage and renunciation of Christianity. The image shows Eurosia kneeling in prayer as an executioner raises a curved blade above her head moments before her execution. Saint Eurosia later became associated with protection against storms, demonic forces, possession, and catastrophe. The reverse contains an officially approved Italian prayer printed with an Imprimatur dated 1927.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcquired \/ Origin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOrigin: Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAcquired in Rome, Italy — May 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLikely dating from the 1920s to 1940s based on the 1927 ecclesiastical approval printed on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe front of the card depicts the legendary execution of Saint Eurosia, a Christian martyr said to have been killed after refusing marriage demands and refusing to renounce her faith. The scene captures the moment immediately before decapitation, a style of imagery commonly used in Catholic martyr devotional art to emphasize unwavering faith in the face of violence and death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSaint Eurosia later became associated with protection against storms, lightning, demonic influence, possession, and destructive natural events. In parts of Italy and Spain, her relics and prayers were historically invoked during violent weather and agricultural crises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe reverse contains an Italian prayer asking Saint Eurosia for strength to endure suffering, temptation, and hardship without abandoning faith. The prayer also emphasizes self denial, penitence, and spiritual endurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCards like this were commonly carried in wallets, prayer books, bedside altars, or held during private devotional prayer and meditation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe prayer card is mounted within a black 4x6in deep display frame with 1.5in depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOriginal Card Size: Approx. 4 x 2.25 inches\u003cbr\u003eFrame Size: 4 x 6 inches\u003cbr\u003eFrame Depth: Approx. 1.5 inches\u003cbr\u003eEstimated Age: Early to mid 20th century, likely 1920s–1940s\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HOLY VIOLENCE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47952314564820,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/9173\/0132\/files\/IMG_1097copy.jpg?v=1779079485"},{"product_id":"antique-saint-rita-of-cascia-prayer-card-color-copy","title":"Antique Saint Rita of Cascia Prayer Card - BW","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFramed antique Italian Catholic prayer card depicting Saint Rita of Cascia receiving the mystical forehead wound said to have manifested from Christ’s crown of thorns during prayer. A beam of divine light extends from Christ directly toward Rita’s forehead as she kneels before a crucifix in devotional ecstasy. Saint Rita became one of Catholicism’s most famous saints associated with impossible causes, suffering, grief, endurance, and divine intercession. The reverse contains an officially approved Italian prayer asking Saint Rita for relief from anguish, desperation, and seemingly hopeless situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcquired \/ Origin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOrigin: Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAcquired in Rome, Italy — May 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLikely dating from the 1930s to 1950s. Printed in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe front of the card depicts one of the most famous mystical events associated with Saint Rita. According to Catholic tradition, while meditating deeply on Christ’s crucifixion, a thorn from Christ’s crown pierced her forehead, leaving a wound she carried for the remainder of her life. The forehead wound became one of Saint Rita’s primary identifying symbols and transformed her into a major devotional figure associated with extreme suffering, endurance, and impossible circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe reverse contains an Italian prayer referring to Saint Rita as “the Saint of the impossible” and asks for relief from emotional suffering, anguish, hopelessness, and prolonged hardship. The prayer also asks for forgiveness, perseverance, and divine assistance during despair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCards like this were commonly carried in wallets, prayer books, bedside altars, or held during private devotional prayer and meditation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe prayer card is mounted within a black 5x7in deep display frame with 1.5in depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOriginal Card Size: Approx. 4 x 2.5 inches\u003cbr\u003eFrame Size: 5 x 7 inches\u003cbr\u003eFrame Depth: Approx. 1.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HOLY VIOLENCE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47952341041364,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/9173\/0132\/files\/IMG_1127copy.jpg?v=1779080452"},{"product_id":"antique-saint-rita-of-cascia-prayer-card-bw-copy","title":"Antique Saint Rita of Cascia Relic Prayer Card - BW","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAntique Italian Catholic relic prayer card depicting Saint Rita of Cascia moments after receiving the mystical forehead wound said to have manifested from Christ’s crown of thorns during prayer. Unlike many Saint Rita devotional cards, this example originally contained authenticated grains of earth from the “Miracle Garden” in Roccaporena, the village associated with Saint Rita’s life and miracles. The missing circular relic compartment remains visible on the front and reverse of the card. Saint Rita became one of Catholicism’s most famous saints associated with impossible causes, suffering, grief, endurance, and divine intercession.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcquired \/ Origin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOrigin: Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAcquired in Rome, Italy — May 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLikely dating from the 1930s to 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eProduced in Roccaporena di Cascia, the village historically associated with Saint Rita and the location referenced directly on the card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe front of the card depicts Saint Rita immediately after receiving the forehead wound associated with Christ’s crown of thorns. A beam of divine light extends from Christ toward Rita’s forehead while she clasps her hands in prayer. The imagery references one of the most famous mystical events in Catholic devotional history, where a thorn from Christ’s crown was said to pierce Rita’s forehead during meditation on the crucifixion, leaving a wound she carried until death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eUnlike standard devotional prayer cards, this example functioned as a relic associated object. The circular opening originally contained “Autentici granelli di terra dell’Orto del miracolo in Roccaporena” — authenticated grains of earth from Saint Rita’s “Miracle Garden” in Roccaporena. The relic material is no longer present, but the original relic compartment and shrine stamp remain visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe reverse contains an Italian prayer to Saint Rita asking for relief from suffering, anguish, hopelessness, and impossible situations. The prayer repeatedly refers to Saint Rita as the saint invoked during the most desperate and insurmountable moments of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eCards like this were commonly carried in wallets, prayer books, bedside altars, or held during private devotional prayer and meditation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe prayer card is mounted within a black 5x7in deep display frame with 1.5in depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOriginal Card Size: Approx. 4 x 2.5 inches\u003cbr\u003eFrame Size: 5 x 7 inches\u003cbr\u003eFrame Depth: Approx. 1.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HOLY VIOLENCE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47952348184788,"sku":null,"price":57.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/9173\/0132\/files\/IMG_1068.jpg?v=1779080812"},{"product_id":"antique-saint-rita-of-cascia-relic-prayer-card-bw-copy","title":"Antique Saint Anthony the Abbot Prayer Card","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFramed Antique Italian Catholic prayer card depicting Saint Anthony the Abbot, one of the earliest Christian monks and one of the foundational figures of Christian asceticism and demonic warfare traditions. According to tradition, Saint Anthony abandoned wealth and society to live alone in the Egyptian desert where he endured violent temptations, terrifying visions, and prolonged attacks by demons said to appear in monstrous and animalistic forms. The reverse contains an Italian prayer invoking him as the “glorious conqueror of demons” and asking for protection against infernal forces, illness, corruption, and spiritual attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcquired \/ Origin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOrigin: Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAcquired in Rome, Italy — May 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLikely dating from the 1930s to 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe front of the card depicts Saint Anthony surrounded by animals including pigs, horses, cattle, sheep, and dogs. Saint Anthony became the patron saint of animals, livestock, farmers, grave illness, and protection against evil influences. His association with pigs comes from the medieval Antonine monks whose free roaming pigs funded hospitals that treated victims of severe disease and infection, particularly the condition later called “Saint Anthony’s Fire.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAccounts of Saint Anthony’s isolation in the desert became some of the most influential supernatural narratives in Christian history. Medieval texts and artwork describe him being surrounded, beaten, psychologically tormented, and tempted by demons appearing as beasts, hybrids, seductive figures, and monstrous entities while he resisted through prayer, fasting, and ascetic discipline. These stories later inspired centuries of religious art, medieval engravings, and surreal depictions of demonic temptation throughout Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe reverse prayer appeals to Saint Anthony for protection during spiritual struggle and asks him to defend both body and soul against destructive forces. It also requests protection over animals and farmland from malign influence, reflecting his long standing role as guardian of rural life and livestock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe decorative die cut border and chromolithographic printing style are characteristic of mid 20th century Italian devotional cards intended for household protection, personal prayer, and carrying within prayer books or wallets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe prayer card is mounted within a black 4x6in deep display frame with 1.5in depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOriginal Card Size: Approx. 4 x 2.5 inches\u003cbr\u003eFrame Size: 4 x 6 inches\u003cbr\u003eFrame Depth: Approx. 1.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HOLY VIOLENCE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47952353657044,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/9173\/0132\/files\/IMG_1104.jpg?v=1779081189"},{"product_id":"antique-saint-anthony-the-abbot-prayer-card-copy","title":"Antique Saint Rita of Cascia Novena Pamphlet","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAntique Italian Catholic devotional pamphlet dedicated to Saint Rita of Cascia, the patron saint of impossible and desperate causes. Unlike standard holy cards, this piece functions as a complete foldout novena containing extended prayers, invocations, devotional instructions, and pilgrimage related material connected directly to the Monastero Santuario di Santa Rita in Cascia, Umbria where Saint Rita lived and died.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe text repeatedly invokes Saint Rita for protection during suffering, despair, tribulation, temptation, enemies, illness, and seemingly hopeless situations. One section specifically instructs the devotee to place the image of Saint Rita nearby and light candles beside it while praying. The pamphlet also references the supernatural wound on Saint Rita’s forehead, traditionally believed to have manifested after meditating on Christ’s crucifixion and crown of thorns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAcquired \/ Origin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOrigin: Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAcquired in Rome, Italy — May 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLikely dating from the 1930s to 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOriginally distributed through the Monastero Santuario di Santa Rita in Cascia, Umbria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe cover describes Saint Rita as “la Santa degli impossibili” meaning “the Saint of the Impossible.” Inside are multiple devotional sections including novena prayers, communion prayers, invocations for protection during suffering, and requests for liberation from evil, despair, and spiritual hardship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSeveral sections focus heavily on endurance through affliction and impossible circumstances, reflecting Saint Rita’s role within Catholic tradition as an intercessor for hopeless causes and prolonged suffering. The prayers ask for protection from temptation, forgiveness of sins, victory over hardship, and ultimately a holy death and salvation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOne section specifically asks for the strength to love enemies, referencing Saint Rita’s own life marked by violence, forgiveness, widowhood, and ascetic devotion after the murder of her husband.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe pamphlet also contains direct references to pilgrimage donations and devotional offerings connected to the sanctuary at Cascia, grounding it as an authentic religious devotional object rather than a purely decorative print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eUnlike many surviving holy cards which were kept untouched, foldout novena pamphlets like this were designed for repeated physical use during prayer rituals, often carried, unfolded, read aloud, and used beside candles or home altars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe devotional pamphlet is mounted within a black 6x8in deep display frame with 1.5in depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePamphlet Size: Approx. 5.5 x 3.5 inches folded\u003cbr\u003eFrame Size: 6 x 8 inches\u003cbr\u003eFrame Depth: Approx. 1.5 inches\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HOLY VIOLENCE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47952368664788,"sku":null,"price":64.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/9173\/0132\/files\/IMG_1138copy.jpg?v=1779081537"}],"url":"https:\/\/holyviolence.store\/collections\/prayer-card.oembed","provider":"HOLY VIOLENCE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}