Thoughts
Mary is the Mother of God, the Mother of the Church and our Mother. Jesus spoke to all people of all times as He declared from the Cross, “Behold your mother.” From that moment onward, Christians have revered Mary above all others, save only God. From Mary’s special place over the apostles to her role as “mediatrix of all grace” for the Church today, Mary’s importance in our lives is profound.
Challenge
Since the late 13th century, Christians have dedicated the entire month of May to special devotion to Mary. Allow yourself to be wonderfully transformed by increasing your relationship with Mary. Take time to learn more about Our Lady and her role in our salvation. Read about the many Marian apparitions that have occurred in recent times. Pray some of the many beautiful prayers and devotional practices that unite us to our Mother and ask for her special intercession to her Son. You can find links to this information, these prayers and devotionals below.
Go Deeper
+ Quick explanation of why we pray to Mary
+ Quick overview of Devotion to Mary in May
+ Daily Devotions to Mary in the month of May
+ How to pray the rosary
+ Consecrate yourself to Jesus through Mary
+ Teachings on Mary
+ Pray the following Marian Prayers: Memorare, Salve Regina, Angelus,Regina Coeli, Magnificat
+ Make rosaries with your children
+ Nine Major Approved Apparitions of Mary
+ Various Marian Prayers and devotionals
+ Make a May Pilgrimage
+ Videos by Fr. Robert Barron: Lourdes: Mary the Immaculate Conception The Queenship of Mary
+ Great Marian Books and Cds
