{"product_id":"prayer-card","title":"Antique French Catholic Altar Card – Double-Sided Latin Liturgical Prayers \u0026 French Divine Praises (c. 1900)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eA beautiful piece of ecclesiastical history, this authentic double-sided antique Catholic altar card (\u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003ecarton d'autel\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) was sourced directly from France. Measuring approximately 11.2\" x 8.2\", this card serves as a remarkable testament to late 19th or early 20th-century liturgical practices.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003eAltar cards were placed on the high altar during the Traditional Latin Mass as a quick reference for the celebrant priest, ensuring sacred prayers could be recited seamlessly without flipping through the heavy Roman Missal.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIERAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eThis card is printed with classic ecclesiastical typography, featuring striking red and black ink rubrics and beautiful decorative initial drop caps.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIEhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIEhAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eSide 1 (Preces):\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains the Latin prayers traditionally recited at the foot of the altar after a Low Mass. This includes the \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eSalve Regina\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (Hail, Holy Queen), the formal \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eOratio\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, and the famous \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eLeonine Prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eSancte Michaël Archángele\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e). The bottom portion features the \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ePost Aspersionem\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e prayers used during the sprinkling of holy water.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIEhAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eSide 2 (Benedictio):\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Features the \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eBenedictio Panis\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (Blessing of Bread) and prayers \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ePro Benedictione SS. Sacramenti\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (For Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament). Crucially identifying its regional origin, the lower third features \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eLes Louanges Divines\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (The Divine Praises) printed entirely in French (\u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\"Dieu soit béni! Béni soit son saint Nom...\"\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e), historically recited to atone for blasphemy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003eThis is a genuine antique ecclesiastical item with authentic age-related character. It shows a lovely, warm sepia patina and light, honest surface wear from decades of parish use. The edges show gentle softening, adding to its historic charm. No major tears or structural splits. \u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[2,[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[351768,null,0]],[],null,1]]--\u003ePerfect for collectors of religious antiquities, traditional Catholic artifacts, or unique European ephemera. It displays beautifully framed on a home altar, nestled into a bookshelf vignette, or arranged as a conversation piece on a mantle.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY E8xBUb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"4\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=Usbt8e_1d\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003eItem Details\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[[2,[null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,null,[351768,null,0]],[],null,1]]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDxAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.2 inches x 8.2 inches (approx. 28.5 cm x 21 cm)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDxAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Sourced in France\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDxAD\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Latin and French\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDxAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy cardboard stock with a decorative red border and a beautiful ornamental frame.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDxAF\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eEra:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1900 (features historical print references to papal decrees from Pope Leo XIII and Pope Pius X).\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ZLzG0d ncoeY E8xBUb\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"4\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-wiz-attrbind=\"aria-level=Usbt8e_20\/fLk2Md\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003ePlease email me with questions. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Monahan Papers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60592003645726,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6170\/1150\/files\/2026-10-2506.09.47.jpg?v=1792932150","url":"https:\/\/www.monahanpapers.co\/products\/prayer-card","provider":"Monahan Papers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}