The month of May has been traditionally dedicated to honouring the Blessed Virgin Mary. The faithful are encouraged to spend more time in praying to the Blessed Mother through the practice of various Marian devotions.

Some examples of Marian prayers and practices one could engage in are:

• The Holy Rosary
• The Regina Coeli
• Litanies of the Blessed Virgin Mary
• Consecration and entrustment to Mary
• Enrolment in the Brown Scapular or other Marian scapulars
• Pilgrimage to a Marian Shrine

Many of the greatest saints in the Church had a deep love and devotion to our Blessed Mother, a testament to her powerful intercession.

“Never be afraid of loving the Blessed Virgin Mary too much. You can never love her more than Jesus.”

(St Maximillian Kolbe)

“Develop a lively devotion for Our Mother. She knows how to respond in a most sensitive way to the

presents we give her. What is more, if you say the Holy Rosary every day, with a spirit of faith and love,

Our Lady will make sure she leads you very far along her son’s path.” (St Josemaria - Furrow #691)

Devotion to Mary never divides our love for the Lord, but deepens it and draws us closer to him.

For further reading go to:  https://opusdei.org/en/article/a-marian-month-2/