Fiat Floral Greeting Cards

Send a note to a friend with these vintage style notecards, featuring watercolor florals by Jana Zuniga. "Fiat" is Latin for "Let it be done unto me", the words Mother Mary spoke to the Angel Gabriel at the Annunciation. Choose from a set of 10 postcards or a boxed set of 10 folded cards with envelopes. Postcards are printed on 110 lb. Warm White Felt paper (subtle texture) Notecards are printed on 120 lb Eggshell White paper and Eggshell White envelopes.  Both are size A2 (5.5" x 4.25") Each flower displayed on the notecards references a different virtue of Mary. The virtues are listed on the bottom of the design and each notecard set will come with an explanation of each flower's meaning as it pertains to the virtue.  They are also listed below: Lively Faith/Sunflower - The literal meaning of a Sunflower is “Adoration”. Mary lived her life adoring her Son.  Her faith was as bright as a Sunflower, her posture is always facing the “Sun/Son”, pointing us back to Him.  Continual Mental Prayer - The snowdrop is said to have bloomed in February, when Mary took Jesus to the temple to present him to God. After Simeon’s prophecy it is written: “But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.” - Luke 2:19 Universal Mortification  - A Rose reminds us of the beauty and redemption amidst the “thorns” life.  On a spiritual level, this virtue means to unite your personal suffering to Jesus crucified, in order to be prayerfully united to him.  Divine Wisdom - According to legend, when the wise men reached Bethlehem they looked for a further sign to guide them to the new king. King Melchior saw a white and gold flower and knew which building to enter. This was assumed to be a daisy!  Blind Obedience - An Iris represents the Annunciation. May this remind us of Mary’s “fiat” and her blind obedience to the will of God.  Angelic Sweetness - The Morning Glory symbolizes affection. This flower reminds us of our Mother’s sweet affection for all of her children. There is room in her heart for each one of us.  Surpassing Purity - The Lily traditionally represents Purity, reminding us of her spotless soul.  Profound Humility - Violet is a symbol of modesty and simplicity. Mary considered herself a servant, even a “slave” for God. She lived to serve others and to glorify the King.  Ardent Charity - The Columbine  is often called Our Lady's Slipper. Legend says that the Columbine flower sprang from the earth where Mary's feet stepped when she was on her way to visit Elizabeth. This flower reminds us of Mary’s desire to love others with urgency and without delay.  Heroic Patience - Chamomile traditionally represents patience. Mary was patient in suffering and patient in understanding God’s plan.