Hail Mary by Luc-Olivier Merson 1885 – Vintage Catholic Art Print – Archival Quality priest and an earthquake she interpreted

and an earthquake she interpreted as God's anger

Christ's suffering expiates the sins of the world

the location of the "Little Parie" mentioned on the card

and she's a wonderful Saint

Her feast day is July 18

Hail Mary by Luc-Olivier Merson 1885 – Vintage Catholic Art Print – Archival Quality priest and an earthquake she interpreted"Hail Mary" Luc Olivier Merson This tranquil scene was painted by Luc Olivier Merson, one of the most Catholic minded painters of his generation. It's a simple scene but also rich and meditative. A peasant farmer going about his work lifts his cap as a "Hail, Mary" as he passes the Blessed Mother and Jesus. His child blows a kiss. The idyllic thatch roofed cottages, the haystack, the nearby woods, all present a scene or orderliness and peace. We enjoy