Blessed Mary, Ever Virgin

The Archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary saying, “You are the chosen one. You shall immaculately conceive a child that will grow up to be our Lord and Savior”.

When the exact moment arrived (as was foretold in the Book of Miranda) the child, protected by a white shell, sprang forth from Mary’s body and floated in the air. There was no pain for Mary – only joy and a sense of fulfillment. All of the creatures in the forest were still as they silently gave thanks for the holy birth. The silence was broken by a solitary vole that screamed out, “Amen dicant omnia!” (let all things say amen!) And, they did.

Watercolor and gold on paper. Copyright 2006 by Kelley Vandiver