"We love and honor Mary because Christ loved her first. God chose Mary from all other women to ask to bring Jesus into the world, and Mary said yes! Her whole life was spent glorifying God. At His death on the Cross, Jesus gave the Church His Mother as our own. We often honor Mary by having a picture or statue of her in our homes and churches, much like you hang up pictures of your family members. One way to show Mary your love and ask for her prayers is to create a little Marian Shrine. You can decorate it with flowers and candles. In the Month of May, we have a May Crowning - We celebrate Mary by giving her a crown of flowers, remembering that Jesus has made her the Queen of Heaven.
Our love for Mary is because she always leads us to her Son."
Ways to Honor Mary in May (or anytime!)
Plant a garden to honor Mary. Many flowers have names rooted in Marian Devotion.
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Songs for Our Lady: Playlist
Read about Mary: Bible References
Crown Mary Coloring Page: HERE
Make your own Shrine: HERE
How to a draw Marian Symbol: HERE
30 Ways to Celebrate Mary in May HERE
There are many prayers that are dedicated to Blessed Mother Mary. Here are just a few.
Holy Rosary | The Angelus | Consecration of STM |
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Hail Mary | Memorare | First Friday Devotions |
Magnificat | Our Lady of Guadalupe | First Saturday Devotions |