Mary's month

Catholics honor Mary, the mother of Jesus, during the month of May.  In years gone by, students in Catholic elementary schools and Catholic high schools arched in May Processions usually from the school to the Church.  One girl was chosen to be the May Queen in the procession.  She placed a crown of flowers on the head of a statue of Mary while everyone sang “Oh Mary, we crown thee with blossoms today, queen of the angels, queen of the May…” the traditional Marion hymn “Bring Flowers of the Rarest” often referred to as the Crowning Hymn.  Listen to Bring Flowers of the Rarest

Holy Mary, Mother of Creation, bless us that we may experience God as Love in praise of all creatures, in love of all of creation. Amen. Father Michael Adams - www.livingrosaries.org

Peace and Blessing!
Sister Pat, FMT

Mary

Joan Chittister, in her book, In Search of Belief wrote the following about Mary:

"Mary is a strong woman who changes the course of human history, even reverses the nature of spirituality, as well as immerses herself in the Divine" (99) "Here is a woman whose presence is essential on every level, who shares in the divine plan of salvation, does for the Church what the Church must do for the world: be the conduit of the Divine." (99)

Isn't it time we introduce the world to THIS Mary? Isn't it time we said here is our role model? Isn't it time we embrace Mary and speak about her instead of shunning her or relegating her to a supporting role that mattered only for one moment in time and that being when she gave birth to Jesus? Isn't it time we we say "Thank you, Mary" for having the courage and faith to risk her life so that God's beautiful plan of salvation could unfold?


Holy Mary, Mother of Creation, bless us that we may experience God as Love in praise of all creatures, in love of all of creation. Amen. Father Michael Adams - www.livingrosaries.org

Peace and Blessing!
Sister Pat, FMT