May: Month of St. Mary the Blessed Mother

May is revered as the month in which to honor Mary the Mother of Jesus and all her children of the earth as well every mother but we can and should do this every day. This is just a memo of reminding everyone to ask for her intercession, blessings, and guidance. Just recently I've been calling on Mary more and more or as she is known by other names of Mother Mary, Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady, Mary Queen of Angels, Mary Queen of Heaven whatever you wish to name her.

The Memorare prayer to Mary is one I use often and find a great deal of comfort in. It's one of my favorites. Sometimes I will pray that prayer on the rosary instead of the Hail Mary. I originally discovered it in Janice T. Connell's book "Praying with Mary: Sacred Prayers to the Blessed Mother for All Occasions". She said it's her and her family's Miracle Prayer that they have always turned to and works for them. You may also want to give it a try and pray each day this month for Mary and anyone else in need.

Here it is:

 THE MEMORARE

Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known that anyone who
fled to thy protection, implored thy help,
or sought thy intercession was left unaided.

Inspired with this confidence,
I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins,
my mother; to thee do I come, before
thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful.

O Mother of the Word Incarnate,
despise not my petitions, but in thy
mercy, hear and answer me. 

(Mention request)

Amen.