May is the month traditionally dedicated to Our Blessed Mother. As part of our May traditions, Catholics around the world may celebrate Mary in a special way by having a “May Crowning”. In this ceremony, special veneration is shown to the Mother of Jesus in various ways. In the May Crowning ceremony, the Rosary may be recited, the priest may offer the faithful Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament, litanies to Our Lady may be recited, etc. But always the primary and central point is to show our love and devotion the Mother of God. As we participate in these wonderful ceremonies, let us keep our eyes fixed on the glorious and beautiful ever virgin Mary, Mother of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
The Happy Fault
God could have created a perfect world. He could have arranged things so as to prevent us from falling into the pit by our sinful, despicable actions. He’s all powerful, after all. This would have been so easy for God. But that’s not how He decided to do things. He decided to preserve our free will, to solicit our love and obedience, risking not receiving the honor and regard due to Him. We fall many times, we fall again and again. In fact, it could be called an eternal let-down by us, the creature, in reference to the Creator.
