Opus Bono Icon

Monsignor Anthony LaFemina, a canonist, theologian, exorcist and iconographer, served on the staff of the Pontifical Council for the Family at the Vatican for twenty five years. He prayed and fasted for weeks before "writing" the Opus Bono Sacerdotii Icon. His posters and prayer cards may be ordered from: Diocese of Charleston, 119 Broad St., Charleston, SC 2940.

Shown here is the original icon conception from Monsignor LaFemina and the final icon produced by graphic artist Bill Callaghan.



+  Blue background symbolizes the love of the Mother of Jesus for her priest-sons.
+  Red and white rays for God's infinite Mercy in the blood and water that gushed forth from the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
+  Marbleized cross for St. Peter's Basilica and Opus Bono's filial devotion to the authentic teaching of the Church, the Holy Father and his predecessors.
+   Eucharistic presence of Christ, center and summit of the priestly life, is reflected in the chalice and host.
+  Gold band around the icon represents the majesty of God the Father.
+  Upper band: "Work for the Good of the Priesthood"
+  Lower band: "You are a Priest Forever"