May Crowning on Our Lady of Fatima Feast Day

“May Crowning” is a traditional Catholic ritual that occurs in the month of May and it recognizes Mary as Queen of heaven and earth. Since the 13th Century, May is considered the month of Mary. “May Crowning” marks a new spiritual season. Our Mary, Queen of heaven and earth, lifted us right out of the last long, cold days of winter and firmly planted our hearts in the warm and promising soil of spring.

During the Holy Mass on May Crowning day, a wreath of flowers and herbs is placed on the statue of Mary. However, this year the students got out of the santuary and chose the statue in the garden at the entrance of the school. The practice of honoring Mary with flowers originated among monasteries and convents in medieval Europe. During the Middle Ages, people saw reminders of Mary in the flowers and herbs growing around them.

Our students prayed and sang songs to Our Lady early this morning. It was a pretty sunny day, Our Lady of Fatima feast day, a perfect start to this new spiritual season.