In May we celebrate mothers and honor the mother of all, the Blessed Virgin Mary. We can grow closer to Mary by praying the Rosary, honoring her feasts, and praising her to others.
May 1 - St. Joseph the Worker (1st century).
Entrusted with the care of the Blessed Mother and Jesus, Joseph was a carpenter dedicated to his family and obedient to God.
May 13 - Our Lady of Fatima (1917).
The Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to three children near Fatima, Portugal. Mary asked the children to pray the rosary for world peace, for the end of World War I, for sinners and for the conversion of Russia.
May 22 - St. Rita of Cascia (1457).
Unwillingly married off to a cruel husband at the age of twelve, St. Rita spent eighteen unhappy years before being widowed. She became an Augustinian nun known for her devotion to prayer and charity.
May 29 - Ascension of the Lord
This solemnity marks the completion of Jesus' mission of salvation and his triumphant entry into Heaven by his own power.
Note: In some dioceses, observance has been moved to the following Sunday.
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