A Full May Day

Not only is today Ascension Thursday (which is a Holy Day of Obligation, but will be celebrated on Sunday) but it is also the first Day of May, the month of Mary. Angel and I are hoping to try and make a crown this week to adorn our Mary statue with this month. It is a good month to truly meditate and pray the rosary and have special devotions to our Mother. Today is also the feast day of St. Joseph, the Worker. (his other feast day is March 19th) We should all remember to thank our working husbands for the sacrifices and hardships they endure to support their families, and pray that St. Joseph will always direct their steps towards success in the occupations they choose. Tomorrow is also the day to start the novena to the Holy Ghost. This way it starts on the day after the Ascension and ends on the vigil of Pentecost. This is a special novena as it was instituted by our Lord Himself. Wishing all a very prayerful and blessed month of May!!