Title

Thomas Gleason memorial holy card

Creation Date

1976-12-14

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Keywords

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

Description

Funeral prayer card for Thomas Gleason, 1909-1976. The front of the card contains a photograph of Father Gleason. 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. Gleason was assistant rector of the Jesuit community at Xavier University (Cincinnati, Ohio).

Transcription

(back) In Memory of Rev. Thomas J. Gleason, S.J. Born: March 23, 1909 Entered Society of Jesus, 1935 Died: December 14, 1976 May he rest in peace Prayer. God of mercy, you are the hope of sinners and the joy of saints. We pray for our brother Thomas whose body we honor with Christian burial. Give him happiness with your saints, and raise up his body in glory at the last day to be in your presence for ever. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Language

English

Type

Image

Physical Object Format

Black and white card

Item Identifier

jmc00270_2d_01

Collection

XUA-41, Jesuit Memorial Card Collection

Recommended Citation

"Thomas Gleason memorial holy card" (1976). Jesuit Memorial Holy Cards. 22.
https://www.exhibit.xavier.edu/jesuit_holy_cards/22

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