The words on this postcard are a quote from Pope Paul VI. They come from his message for the celebration of the Day of Peace*, 1 January 1972. The complete message can be read here. The conception of peace is "that of an essential and fundamental good of mankind in this world, that is, of civilization, progress, order and brotherhood." Peace "is rooted in a sincere feeling for man," a feeling called Justice.
This postcard was sent in 1982 as thanks for a contribution to the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, the official domestic anti-poverty agency of the U.S. Catholic Bishops that works to break the cycle of poverty by helping people help themselves. The watercolor artwork was a gift from Corita to the Campaign for Human Development.
Corita Kent (1918-1986) ( aka Sister Mary Corita Kent) was an artist and an educator who worked mainly with silkscreen and serigraphy. Between 1938 and 1968 Kent lived and worked in the Immaculate Heart Community. She taught at the Immaculate Heart College in Los Angeles. She left the order in 1968 and moved to Boston, where she devoted herself to making art. Her artwork, with its messages of love and peace, was particularly popular during the social upheavals of the 1960s and 1970s. (source: Wikipedia)
* The World Day of Peace is January 1. The International Day of Peace is September 21.
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Not only are the words both true and meaningful, it works as a piece of graphic art as well.
ReplyDeletePowerful words and colorfully interconnected which, perhaps, conveys an additional message!
ReplyDeleteI lived in Cambridge during the late 60s...so remember posters and cards like this -- not specifically THIS one, but that wonderful blend of color and meaning! That's a nice post!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Alan that it is an effective design. Beautifully in keeping with the theme and I am pleased to know more about the words and artist.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure my Aunty Pat would have agreed with the sentiments behind that postcard!
ReplyDeleteSo many good thoughts in this piece.
ReplyDeleteEvery Saturday I look forward to learning something new from fellow Sepians. Here's a fine example.
ReplyDeleteA simple but so powerful message, accentuated by the use of colour.
ReplyDeleteWise words which deserve to be given prominence.
ReplyDeleteAlways one of my favorite quotes about Peace and Justice.
ReplyDeleteA worthy sentiment to illustrate this weekend's theme. I'd bet the new Pope might have this postcard taped to his refrigerator too.
ReplyDeleteYep a powerful message, which has been well illustrated.
ReplyDelete'Helping people help themselves' - that's an important logic.
ReplyDeleteHazel
I do wonder what the difference is between a World Day of Peace and an International Day of Peace....having said that, thanks for the message which is very powerful and still looks quite modern to me in terms of design I have to say.
ReplyDeleteI do wonder what the difference is between a World Day of Peace and an International Day of Peace....having said that, thanks for the message which is very powerful and still looks quite modern to me in terms of design I have to say.
ReplyDeleteI am late in catching up on everyone's posts as we were in Columbus OH.
ReplyDeleteI just love reading the different approaches Sepians take to these challenges. Makes us all think!
What an interesting card and I agree it is very modern.
Looks like crayon to me...
ReplyDeleteThe message is a derivative of another great message:
"Give a fish to a man and he'll eat for one day.
Teach a man to fish and he'll eat for the rest of his life",
or something like that...
:)~
HUGZ