Saturday, May 4, 2013

Honoring Mary in May

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My little prayer book,The Catholic girl's guide, has a special section for the month of May, and it had a nice list of little ways to honor Our Lady during the month dedicated to her.  I thought you all might like to see some of these ideas and maybe use a few of them yourself!  There are a ton, so I won't post all of them.

  • Rise punctually in the morning, invoking her as the "Morning Star."
  • Say three Glorias in honor of the saints and Doctors who have explained and defended her prerogatives.
  • Gain indulgences for the soul in Purgatory most devoted to the Blessed Virgin in life; offer Mass and communion for this purpose.
  • Perform some act of kindness with inconvenience to yourself.
  • Say three Hail Marys in reparation for the blasphemies uttered against her.
  • Burn a candle before her statue or picture.
  • Shun idleness during the day in imitation of Our Lady at Nazareth.
  • Say a Hail Mary in honor of the Archangel Gabriel, who brought it to earth.
  • Say a Memorare to obtain Mary's help at the hour of death.
  • Keep silence for a short time, and with Mary ponder God's words in your heart.
  • Say a Hail Mary before going to bed, in order to prevent one mortal sin committed during the night.

May Our Lady bless you during her special month!
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6 comments:

  1. Samantha JoanMay 5, 2013 at 12:51 AM

    Thank you so much for this, Victoria! Mind if I borrow the list for my own blog? :)

    ♥ Aspirer

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    1. VictoriaMay 6, 2013 at 12:37 PM

      You're welcome! And no, of course I don't mind if you borrow the list! Go right ahead. :)

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  2. blackstallion97May 5, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    Oh! I have that book! I like it very much and am giving it to the young girl I am sponsering for Confirmation!

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    1. VictoriaMay 6, 2013 at 12:38 PM

      I know, isn't it great? I got it around the time of my confirmation as well. :)

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  3. patriciaMay 6, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    Father Lascance is great! I always enjoyed his Girl's Guide, and I am currently loving his other work- My Prayer Book. It is filled with lovely prayers and devotions.
    May our Heavenly Mother bless and keep you always~

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  4. HannahMay 8, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    Hey, Victoria! I just wanted to tell you that I awarded you over at my blog!

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