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Mornings with Mary: May Crowning

The stunning statue of Our Mother
and her blessed Son was crowned with flowers
by St. Mary Parish first communicants
the weekend before Mother's Day.  Then the following
week, an eighth grade girl
laid a crown of flowers on a
 Blessed Mother statue that stands outdoors.
I cherish that tradition.
 
I captured this right after Mass
when the altar servers were extinguishing candles.


Queen of heaven, rejoice. Alleluia. The Son whom you were privileged to bear, Alleluia, has risen as he said, Alleluia. Pray to God for us, Alleluia. Rejoice and be glad, Virgin Mary, Alleluia. For the Lord has truly risen, Alleluia. 
Hail, Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blest is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now, 
and at the hour of death.
Amen

linking to Mornings with Mary 
at Rebecca's  Recuerda Mi Corazon

and entering the word 'royalty'  
  to Roger at ABC Wednesday.

Comments

foxysue said…
What a beautiful capture ~ special. x
REJOICE greatly
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
Luna Miranda said…
this is a beautiful statue of Mary. you may want to check out photos from the Marian exhibit here i posted last week.

R is for...
rebecca said…
i too love these tender traditions. so beautiful nonnie! is there anything sweeter than a crown of fresh flowers placed with love on mary's sweet head?
thank you for the beauty and grace i feel with you here today.
Norma Ruttan said…
You touch my heart with your kindness. thank you, Rebecca
LONDONLULU said…
I love that close-up capture. Lovely and sweet detail!
Luna Miranda said…
hi Nonnie, thanks for visiting my Marian exhibit post and leaving a comment. i live in Manila.:)
Norma Ruttan said…
thank you, Miranda, for satisfying my curiosity!
Lizbethem said…
Such a beautiful statue and post. I, too, love those May crownings. Praying with you. xx
mindlovemisery said…
What beautiful uplifting photos =)

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