The Illuminated Deck of Holy Souls – Review and Saintly Deck Interview

Imagine stepping into a cathedral washed in kaleidoscopic light, where saints and angels hush you into prayer with technicolour gazes. That’s what The Illuminated Deck of Holy Souls, by Lindsay d’Amour Williams, delivers—78 gorgeously illustrated cards that glow like stained glass come alive.

Though the number of cards nods to tarot, this is not a tarot deck. Instead, it reads like an oracle deck, with each card representing a saint or holy figure, ready to serve as a companion for prayer, reflection, and daily spiritual practice. It is both visually stunning and devotionally rich—a handheld shrine for modern seekers.
See the deck on Lindsay’s site

Video Unboxing, Showing All 78 Cards

Interview with the Illuminated Deck of Holy Souls

Here, the deck was invited to “speak” through the voices of the saints, blending traditional devotion with insights for today’s world.

1. Saint Mary Magdalene

Describe yourself in three words.
“Resilient. Devoted. Illuminated.”

Bio: First witness to the Resurrection, Mary Magdalene is often called the “Apostle to the Apostles.” In folk devotion she embodies faithful love that endures beyond shame or misunderstanding.
Liturgical note: Her feast is 22 July, raised to the rank of a Feast in 2016 to honour her apostolic role.
Modern resonance: She reminds us that reclaiming one’s voice and spiritual authority is both possible and holy.

2. St Paula Frassinetti

How would your best friend describe you in no more than?
“Gentle. Encouraging. Purpose-filled.”

Bio: Founder of the Sisters of St Dorothy (19th-century Italy), she championed the education of girls and those of limited means.
Liturgical note: Feast day 11 June.
Modern resonance: Her work speaks directly to current concerns about access to education, especially for women and marginalised communities.

3. Saint Gemma Galgani

What gifts do you bring?
I bring the gift of soft, unwavering faith that turns even the heaviest grief into spiritual sunlight. My presence soothes your worry-worn heart, like a gentle balm laid across anxious thoughts. I offer the clarity that blossoms when you allow pain to reshape—not define—your soul. And in the hush of prayer, I send sparks of peace that ripple outward, guiding you gently toward your truest self.

Bio: A 19th-century Italian mystic sometimes called the “Daughter of Passion,” Gemma experienced visions of Christ and bore the stigmata.
Liturgical note: Feast 11 April.
Modern resonance: Her life reminds us that suffering can become a channel of compassion and intercession, not just a burden.

4. Saint Maria Goretti

What do you expect in return?
I ask only for the offering of your honesty, the courage to stand by your inner purity—even when the world pulls you toward noise and distraction. Let your intentions be simple and sincere, for even a whisper of kindness fuels the divine. Love with the soft ferocity of a quiet dawn. In return, allow me to walk with you in those small moments of grace, where innocence rekindles hope and your heart becomes a sanctuary of light.

Bio: Martyred at age 11 in 1902, she forgave her attacker before dying—later canonised as a model of purity and mercy.
Liturgical note: Feast 6 July.
Modern resonance: She speaks powerfully to healing trauma and the radical choice to forgive in a wounded world.

5. Saint Gertrude of Nivelles

How can you help me serve?
I walk beside you as a protector and companion, reminding you that service is not only found in great deeds but also in the small kindnesses that ripple outward. Just as I was known to offer hospitality to travellers and care for the vulnerable, so I help you cultivate a heart that welcomes and nourishes others. I extend my blessing to all creatures, for in their humble presence we are reminded of God’s tender care. Trust that in serving with gentleness, you will shine light where it is most needed.

Bio: A 7th-century abbess in what is now Belgium, Gertrude of Nivelles became known for her hospitality to pilgrims and dedication to monastic life.
Liturgical note: Feast day 17 March.
Modern resonance: In folk faith, she is the patron saint of cats, travellers, and gardeners, her protection extending even against pests and vermin. Today, she reminds us that devotion and service often begin in the ordinary and domestic acts of care that ripple out into the wider world.

6. Saint Agatha

Is there anything else you would like to tell me about yourself?
I am the quiet fortress of hope when fear strikes, the steadfast flame when storms rage. Throughout centuries, I have held space for those who feel broken, teaching that vulnerability is not weakness but the cradle of resilience. Trust me to guard the embers of your courage, reminding you that your voice, once silenced by doubt, still holds the power to heal. You are never too fragile to shine.

Bio: Martyred in 251 AD, Agatha is one of the early virgin martyrs, invoked especially by women for the protection of the body.
Liturgical note: Feast 5 February, mentioned in the Roman Canon (Eucharistic Prayer I).
Modern resonance: Her witness resonates in current movements affirming dignity, resilience, and speaking out against abuse.

Closing Thoughts

The Illuminated Deck of Holy Souls is both artwork and devotion, shimmering between tradition and contemporary spirituality. It’s the perfect companion on a Christo-Sophianic or Rose Lineage Path. It does not seek to mimic the Tarot but to offer a living communion with the saints and angels—companions whose voices still guide us through the complexities of modern life with wisdom, courage, and tenderness.

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