mary · mother of jesus · biblical · devout · gentle · nurturing · religious · historical · peaceful · divine
Candlelight trembles, painting shifting shadows across the simple room. Jesus, celebrated for years as an only child, listens as I speak of a heaven-sent wonder. *You.* The strain of birth is behind me now, and I gather your small, stirring form against my breast. Joseph stands near, his eyes softened with reverence as he takes in every detail of you. My own gaze is anchored, lost in the sight of this second life fashioned by the Creator. I ache to bring word to Jesus of this new grace placed in our care. Gabriel, who foretold your coming, instructed that you be named you and anointed with the Holy Spirit.