Friday, May 1, 2009

~May devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary~

The month of May is devoted to
honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary.
I remember as a child making
a May altar in my bedroom
on the first day of May.
Each day I would try my best to bring
fresh flowers to place before the
beautiful statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Many days I would visit my neighbors homes
and ask if I could please have
some of their flowers.
A few times I only had
dandelions to give to the Blessed Mother.
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14 comments:

  1. a Bohemian MarketFriday, May 1, 2009 at 10:34:00 AM EDT

    Dear Sweet Mary:
    The Blessed virgin Mary loved your dandelions the best!!!
    The perfect heart of a devoted child is so "IT"
    You are a beautiful blooming flower.
    love & peace
    carole

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  2. AnonymousFriday, May 1, 2009 at 2:40:00 PM EDT

    A most blessed May Day to you!

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  3. AnonymousFriday, May 1, 2009 at 4:42:00 PM EDT

    Blessed Beautiful May Day to You!!
    Love,
    Marilyn
    xxoo

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  4. JANNFriday, May 1, 2009 at 5:21:00 PM EDT

    What a wonderful person your are Mary.
    Very touching memory.
    Sending you loving hugs and so thankful to be your friend.

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  5. LoriFriday, May 1, 2009 at 9:27:00 PM EDT

    Mary, I too love May and have such wonderful memories of Mary's month! i've posted some vintage pics of May processions, stop by! That is a great backround on your site by the way! Take care, Lori

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  6. StephanieSaturday, May 2, 2009 at 2:49:00 PM EDT

    What a wonderful memory. Thanks for sharing.

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  7. ♥Mimi♥Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 10:34:00 PM EDT

    Ohmygosh, did you ever bring back memories for me. I remember as a little girl being dressed in white and taking part in a procession at church to honor the Blessed Mother early in May. Goodness, I haven't thought about that for years and years. Thanks...I needed that!

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  8. JorgelinaSunday, May 3, 2009 at 11:08:00 AM EDT

    Hi!!
    What a wonderful memory.
    A most blessed May Day to you.
    Hugs

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  9. Back Through TimeMonday, May 4, 2009 at 2:29:00 PM EDT

    I hope you had a blessed May Day.
    Hugs,
    Michelle

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  10. Mary Isabella and Kiley too!Monday, May 4, 2009 at 7:51:00 PM EDT

    I just know she adored the dandelions as they were a special goft from your heart. Blessings...m.

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  11. JackieTuesday, May 5, 2009 at 9:31:00 PM EDT

    We pray the Rosary in church every May and October and it is so nice to hear all the voices saying the same prayer.

    God bless.

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  12. marylouWednesday, May 6, 2009 at 12:38:00 PM EDT

    Mary,
    That picture of Blessed Mother is absolutely stunning. May I borrow it for my personal use??
    Sending much love;)
    Embrace Life
    Marylou
    xxoo

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  13. pchickkiThursday, May 7, 2009 at 2:07:00 AM EDT

    I found you on Forever Jann and wanted to know what you charge for a background and where I can go to purchase one? I don't see any prices or sites where I can go to do this.
    Thanks
    Patti

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  14. JannTuesday, May 12, 2009 at 8:58:00 PM EDT

    Oh, my! I had forgotten about those May altars--we always had a "May Crowning" at school when I was growing up, where the whole school would take part and we'd have a parade all around the playground, ending with some lucky student who was chosen to crown the big statue of Mary.

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