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none of the photo props are included with this item. this item is for one fabric lace holy card detente.
THE HISTORY OF THE DETENTE
•A detente is a fabric holy card used for reflection in prayer.
•Long before the printing press, Christians made hand-held holy cards on pieces of paper, or embroidered on fabric. Most commonly, an image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus or the Immaculate Heart of Mary was drawn or embroidered, & then enthroned somehow with an ornate frame or beading.
These holy cards are carefully constructed and outlast wear much longer than a piece of paper.
•EACH detente is handcrafted in prayer and is meant to inspire the recipient to pray deeply and feel a great love and connection with God. The texture of the card helps create a different experience. The tatted lace is 100% handmade and may vary slightly.
•Most detentes found today are extremely rare and vintage.
•Catholic Printing Press aims to revive this beautiful Catholic tradition of detente making and gifting.
Blessed be the most holy names of Jesus, Mary & Joseph
Blessed be God in His Angels & Saints

A Pilgrim Consecration to Mary fabric lace holy card detente

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    In the mid 1800's Letaille Printing House, a Parisian lace holy card printer released a series of holy cards (Divine Pilot) that were the inspiration of many of the faithful. (Even our dear Saint Therese of Lisieux)

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    This series was so respected for it's teaching that even The Protestant Sunday School Association of New York released a book that featured only 10 of the holy cards from the series. It has been unknown for awhile as to how many are actually in this series.

     

    After nearly a decade of research and careful communication with other collectors and antique art dealers from all over the world, our family is believed to be the only source at this time who owns the collection of 13 in it's entirety. (Though we are always looking for another.) We are pleased to present to the faithful for the first time in history, the entire collection of the Divine Pilot holy card series in this magazine issue of Immagini Sacre.

     

    These are the very same images that were the spiritual formation of Saint Therese of Lisieux.

     

    Discover the hidden contemplative holy cards of the mid 1800's and the message they carried.

     

    Thank you for your support in this project as we purchase, photograph, document, & reproduce the contemplative holy images of the past.

     

    Please remember us in prayer, as we remember you.

     

    May God grace you with holy perseverance to the port of salvation.

     

    + The Pellegrinis

    Our Catholic Faith is a way of life.
    Whether writing a letter, collecting heirloom holy cards, or giving an elegant gift, we aim to provide you with something unique on your mission of evangelization.

    We created Catholic Printing Press with the hope to enrich and edify the prayer lives of the Holy Catholic Church by purchasing, photographing, and reproducing rare vintage holy cards from the 18th & 19th century. We believe history to be worth preserving. 

    The majority of our products are
    pressed in house, in the USA

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    Let us not grow tired of doing good, for in due time we shall reap our harvest, if we do not give up.

    GALATIANS 6:9

     

    © 2025 Catholic Printing Press        Our images created from our personal holy card collection are copyrighted and may not be used without permission.

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