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May is the month devoted to Mary, the Mother of God.
Catholics are especially encouraged during this month to recite
the Rosary. In this unusual and challenging time, we especially
need to offer our prayers to Mary. Remember being human like us she experienced difficult and challenging moments in her life. She truly understands. Many of you have been watching the live streaming of Friday's Holy Hour when the Rosary is recited. During the month of May, don't wait until Friday! Make it an evening practice with your family. It doesn't take long, you know....
Honor Mary this month by doing a May Crowning in your home or garden. Pick a day and make it special for you and Mary. Saturdays are the day in the Church we especially honor the Blessed Mother and May 13 is the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. Your can even choose May 10, which is Mother’s Day!
Make a wreath of real, silk or colored flowers for a crown. Prepare a spot for your statue of Mary and add a candle, flowers, etc. You can keep it simple or get as creative as you want. Pray the Hail Mary, Memorare, Hail Holy Queen or an entire Rosary. Add music by Googling “Marian Hymns” and have music playing during the crowning.
Our Blessed Mother cooked and baked for Jesus and St. Joseph. Prepare a special meal and have a spe- cial treat in honor of Our Lady.
Anything you do, say and eat that day will be made special by offering it all to Our Blessed Mother.
The Rosary is a Scripture-based prayer. It begins with the Apostles' Creed, which summarizes the great mysteries of the Catholic faith. The Our Father, which introduces each mystery, is from the Gospels. The first part of the Hail Mary is the angel's words announcing Christ's birth and Elizabeth's greeting to Mary. St. Pius V officially added the second part of the Hail Mary. The Mysteries of the Rosary center on the events of Christ's life. There are four sets of Mysteries: Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and––added by Saint John Paul II in 2002––the Luminous.
The repetition in the Rosary is meant to lead one into restful and contemplative prayer related to each Mystery. The gentle repetition of the words helps us to enter into the silence of our hearts, where Christ's spirit dwells. The Rosary can be said privately or with a group.
The Five Joyful Mysteries are traditionally prayed on Mondays, Saturdays, and, during the season of Advent, on Sundays:
The Five Sorrowful Mysteries are traditionally prayed on Tuesdays, Fridays, and, during the season of Lent, on Sundays:
The Five Glorious Mysteries are traditionally prayed on Wednesdays and, outside the seasons of Advent and Lent, on Sundays:
The Five Luminous Mysteries are traditionally prayed on Thursdays:
Familiarize yourself and/or your group with the prayers of the rosary.