May is unbelievably an awesome month and commonly referred to as the month of Mary. Many events are taking place during the month of May; go to Calendar for additional information. May you feel that, no matter what happens today in your life, God is always with you and continues to walk with you. You will be transformed if you trust HIM unconditionally. How does one reach this point? You must pray and develop good habits such as going to adoration once a week, saying the rosary more often and especially on the first Saturday of each month, learning the Divine Mercy Chaplet and saying it every day preferably at 3:00 p.m. and especially on the first Friday of the month, and by educating yourself about the faith. They are to help you with your personal transformation during the Lenten season and especially to strengthen your faith.
- May 1 – Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, second feast of St. Joseph instituted in 1955;
- May 2 – St. Athanasius, considered the patron saint of Theologians
- May 3 – Feast of St. Philip and St. James, Apostles;
- May 4 – Requiem Mass at 7:00 p.m. for Reverend Fr. Joseph Simoly, senselessly gunned down in Haiti, December 20, 2017;
- May 5 – Attend Mass for the First Saturday devotion;
- May 6 – 6th Sunday of Easter;
- May 10 – The Ascension of the Lord, a day of obligation; must attend mass;
- May 11 – Eucharistic Adoration;
- May 12 – Mother’s day Celebration;
- May 13 – 7th Sunday of Easter and First apparition of Mary in 1917 at Fatima, Portugal
- May 20 – Pentecost Sunday;
- May 27 – The Most Holy Trinity;
- May 31 – The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary;
- June 1 – First Friday Devotion
Note that this month offers information also about the lives of major saints in the catholic church; you will be surprised how their lives resemble yours. Check the calendar to read more about them; they will help you to grow in the faith.
Make an effort this year to keep Easter in your heart. Say the Rosary every day; read the scripture; spend some quiet time with the Lord during Eucharistic adoration and pray for guidance from the Lord. May God continue to bless you.
