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7 Ways to Celebrate Mary's Month with Your Family
Written by Lindsey St.Hilaire   
Wednesday, 28 April 2010 09:07
It's almost May, which means it's almost time to celebrate Our Blessed Mother in a special way!

Marian Basket1. Pray the Rosary together: Here is an idea for praying the Rosary with your children.

2. Read a book about Mary, as a family. There are SO many great books out there, here is a sampling. Be sure to check our parish library for more books about Mary.
3. Have a feast! Check out this website for great Marian food ideas!

May Food

4. Go on a pilgrimage with your family: Take a day trip down to Portland, OR. There you will find a lovely grotto and chapel dedicated to Our Lady. Also, I found this cool website that maps out pilgrimage destination points throughout the US. You may want to bookmark that site for when you are planning your next vacation!

Grotto

5. Make crowns in honor of Mary: This website describes how we should be a "living Crown of Mary." Printable Marian coloring sheets can also be found here.

6.  Make a Marian flower basket: These are beautiful and simple baskets! Make them with your children and give them to your family and friends!

7. Watch a Marian film together:
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For more ideas visit Catholic Icing or Highland Dove

Do you have ideas for celebrating Mary's month with your family? Leave a comment and let everyone know!

Lindsey St.Hilaire
Written on Wednesday, 28 April 2010 09:07 by Lindsey St.Hilaire

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