Title

John Benson memorial holy card

Creation Date

1967-08-25

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Keywords

Catholic Church; Prayer; Funeral prayer cards; Ephemera; Holy cards; Memorial works

Description

Funeral prayer card for John Benson, 1896-1967. The front of the card has a photograph of Father Benson. The back of the card contains biographical information and a prayer for the repose of his soul. This card was made by an unknown publisher. He served as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio) and as president of St. Xavier High School (Cincinnati, Ohio).

Transcription

(Front) 1896/1916/29/67 (Back) In Memory of Rev. John J. Benson, S.J. Born December 5, 1896 Entered the Society of Jesus August 8, 1916 Ordained June 26, 1929 Died August 25, 1967 Grant we beseech Thee, O Lord, that the soul of Thy servant, John, whom Thou hast honored in this life with the sacred functions of the Priesthood, may forever rejoice in the bliss of heaven. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who liveth and reigneth world without end. Amen. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.

Language

English

Type

Image

Physical Object Format

Black and white card

Item Identifier

jmc00023_01

Collection

XUA-41, Jesuit Memorial Card Collection

Recommended Citation

"John Benson memorial holy card" (1967). Jesuit Memorial Holy Cards. 4.
https://www.exhibit.xavier.edu/jesuit_holy_cards/4

Rights

The Jesuit Memorial Card Collection is the physical property of Xavier University. U.S. and international copyright laws protect this digital resource. The majority of the cards in this collection were published after 1923 and therefore may not be in the public domain. Images, text, or other content downloaded from the collection may be freely used for non-profit educational and research purposes, or any other use falling within the purview of "Fair Use". However, in order to use the digital reproductions for any other reason users must have the express consent of the copyright holder. Contact Xavier University Archives to inquire about permissions to use the digital image.

Digital Publisher

Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio). Xavier University Archives