Title

Alexander Burrowes memorial holy card

Creation Date

1927-01-19

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Keywords

Catholic Church--Prayers and devotions; Prayer; Funeral prayer cards; Ephemera; Holy cards; Memorial works

Location

United States--Ohio--Hamilton County--Cincinnati

Description

Funeral prayer card for Alexander Burrowes, 1853-1927. The front of the card contains a photograph of Father Burrowes and a prayer. The back of the card contains biographical information, a prayer, and information about indulgences. This card was made by an unknown publisher. Burrowes was president of Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio) from 1893-1897.

Transcription

(Front) In your charity pray for the soul of Father Alexander J. Burrowes, S.J. (Back) In Memory of Father Alexander J. Burrowes, S.J. Born October 14, 1853 Entered the Society of Jesus August 10, 1872 Died January 19, 1927 at Cincinnati, Ohio. R.I.P. Prayer. O God, by whose favor Thy servant, Alexander, was raised to the dignity of priests, and thus honored with the Apostolic ministry, grant we beseech Thee, that he may be admitted to the eternal fellowship of Thy Apostles in heaven; through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, world without end. Amen. (From the Office of the Dead.) Jesus! Mary! Joseph! (Indulgence of 7 yrs. and 7 quar.) Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place my trust in Thee. (300 days indulgence each time. Plenary once a month.)

Language

English

Type

Image

Physical Object Format

Black and white card

Item Identifier

jmc00086_4d_01

Collection

XUA-41, Jesuit Memorial Card Collection

Recommended Citation

"Alexander Burrowes memorial holy card" (1927). Jesuit Memorial Holy Cards. 9.
https://www.exhibit.xavier.edu/jesuit_holy_cards/9

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