Annunciations

by Michael Field — a poem card from Justes Mots

A parallel comparison of two pivotal annunciations: Mary receiving news of Christ's birth and Peter receiving his role as head of the Church. Both figures are blessed and chosen for divine commission, establishing a typological connection between maternal and apostolic vocations in Christian history.

“Blessèd art Thou among women, Mary!”
Through white wings,
The angel brings
Of a Saviour’s birth annunciation—
Tidings of great joy to one afraid.

“Blessèd art thou Simon, son of Jonah!”
In his power,…

Themes: birthday · wedding · anniversary · graduation