1910s - Antique French Prayer Card - Sacred Heart of Jesus Image - Religious Ephemera - Collectible Catholic Devotional Item

This antique French prayer card from the 1910s beautifully illustrates the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Savior is depicted with open arms, his flaming heart exposed, crowned with thorns and bleeding, a potent symbol of divine love and sacrifice. Blood drips from his hands, feet, and heart, referencing the stigmata. This reverent image is set against clouds and a radiant halo. The card was published by Boumard Fils in Paris, a notable pontifical publisher.

The reverse side offers valuable historical context. It features a 'Consécration au Sacré Cœur de Jésus' (Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus) from Pope Leo XIII, bearing the 'Imprimatur' of Bishop Louis of Poitiers. Also present is a 'Consécration des soldats catholiques des armées alliées' (Consecration of Catholic soldiers of the allied armies), highlighting its wartime relevance. A handwritten note, 'Souvenir du 22, 23 and 15 juin 1917', precisely dates this devotional item to the First World War era.