May the Month of Mary

As we prepare to celebrate mothers for their dedication and importance to our families, we remember Mary, the Mother of God, during May in a special way. In fact, May is known as ‘Mary's month’.

Although Mary is honoured throughout the year, during the month of May, we show our devotion to Mary by praying the Rosary. We recall Mary’s willingness to follow God’s plan and like our own mothers, her love and care for her son Jesus.

Below is an excerpt from a letter written by Pope Francis in April, calling for us to pray the Rosary during May.

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

The month of May is approaching, a time when the People of God express with particular intensity their love and devotion for the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is traditional in this month to pray the Rosary at home within the family. The restrictions of the pandemic have made us come to appreciate all the more this “family” aspect, also from a spiritual point of view.

For this reason, I want to encourage everyone to rediscover the beauty of praying the Rosary at home in the month of May……………………

Dear brothers and sisters, contemplating the face of Christ with the heart of Mary our Mother will make us even more united as a spiritual family and will help us overcome this time of trial. I keep all of you in my prayers, especially those suffering most greatly, and I ask you, please, to pray for me. I thank you, and with great affection I send you my blessing.

Rome, Saint John Lateran, 25 April 2020
Feast of Saint Mark the Evangelist

- Pope Francis

I wish all our mothers and grandmothers a very happy and relaxing Mothers’ Day. 

HAIL MARY

Hail Mary full of Grace, the Lord is with thee.

Blessed are thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb Jesus.

Holy Mary Mother of God,

pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death

Amen.

Take care of each other and stay well.

- Liz Murray