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The calligram illustrated above by History Teacher Mr. Richard Gallerani, is of an art form used since the Middle Ages where words or letters are used to form an image completely by filling its shape or outlining an image. In this calligram both art forms are used. The image of angel Gabriel’s greeting to the Virgin Mary is formed with the words of Luke’s gospel 1:26-32,35. “This symbolizes that he [the angel Gabriel] is completely filled with God and comes directly from God,” stated Mr. Gallerani. On the other hand, the Virgin Mary is also formed by the words of the gospel of Luke, this time outlining her image. “This symbolizes that Mary’s life is completely defined by her unique relationship with God and that she has completely emptied herself in order to receive Jesus,” explained Mr. Gallerani.

We look toward examples like the Virgin Mary as reminders of selflessness and where our devotion should be especially during times like these where the importance of caring for others has really been amplified.