Did you know that the Catholic Church has assigned a different devotion to each month? In May, the devotion is to Our Lady.
I decided to round up different resources about Our Blessed Mother to help you get to know her better and get advice on how to build a devotion to her.
In this post, I will be sharing blog posts, books, and other resources to help you connect with Mary. Unless noted otherwise, the items listed are blog posts and articles.
This post will cover the basics of Mary, how Mary is a model disciple/ what we can learn from her, Marian devotions, Marian books, ideas for families, and Marian products.
Mary 101
Who is Mary? Why Should we honor her? These resources give an overview of our Blessed Mother.
Fr. Pontifex Answers the Question “Are Catholics Idol Worshipers?” with Powerful Spoken Word by Garrett Johnson
Mary: Perfect Mother, Daughter, Spouse of God by Sara Estabrooks [eBook]
Mary, My Mother: Quotations and Images by Life in Every Limb
Do Catholics Worship Mary? by Becky Roach
Lent Through the Eyes of Mary by The Catholic Podcast [podcast]
What Eve Bound with Unbelief the Virgin Mary Set Free with Faith by St. Irenaeus
The Mary Project by A Beautiful, Camouflaged, Mess of a Life [collection of posts]
The Genius of Mary by Susie Lloyd
Early Church Author Explains Mary’s Perpetual Virginity
10 Thoughts You Might Have Had If You’re Not Crazy About Mary by Ruth Baker
Model Disciple
Mary is considered the perfect disciple. What can we learn from her? Check out these posts for ways Mary models virtues and traits we as Christians should emulate.
Icon of Living Faith: 3 Things Mary Teaches Us About How to Follow Her Son by Fr. Ian Van Heusen
Inspired to be the Heart of the Home by To Jesus, Sincerely
Mary’s Freedom: The Hidden Power of the First Disciple by Leonard J. DeLorenzo, Ph.D.
Marian Virtue Series: Introduction by Strengthen My Heart
Marian Virtue Series: Profound Humility by Old Fashioned Girl
Marian Virtue Series: Lively Faith by Not So Formulaic
Marian Virtue Series: Blind Obedience by Klassic Kathleen
Marian Virtue Series: Constant Mental Prayer by The Green Catholic Burrow
Marian Virtue Series: Universal Mortification by Sterling Jaquith
Marian Virtue Series: Ardent Charity by A Beautiful, Camouflaged Mess of a Life
Marian Virtue Series: Angelic Sweetness by Reconciled to You
Marian Virtue Series: Heroic Patience by All Things New
Marian Virtue Series: Divine Wisdom by Wild Things Farm
Marian Virtue Series: Closing Thoughts & Wrap Up by Our Home, Mary’s Mantle
10 Lessons I Learned from the Queen of Heaven by Prayer Wine Chocolate
The Feminine Strength of Mary, Mother of God by Liz Schleicher
“Yes” like Mary by A Drop in the Ocean
5 Feminine Virtues I Learned from Mary in the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary by Winifred Corrigan
15 Marian Quotes Perfect for Catholic Mothers by Ginny Kochis
Marian Devotion
Now that you know more about Mary, here are different recommendations about growing closer to her and descriptions of people’s experiences with Mary.
8 tips for the Month of Mary by Marigina Bruno
5 Practical Ways To Reconnect With Mama Mary This May by Caitlin Bootsma
Marian Virtue Series: Increasing Marian Devotion by The Lion of Design
Five Reasons Why I Wear a Miraculous Medal – and Maybe You Should Too by Prayer Wine Chocolate
Miracles and Secrets: Rediscovering Mary in Fatima and Lourdes by Mary Ashley Burton
7 Surprising Things That Happen When You Pray the Rosary More Often by Ruth Baker
Hail Mary! by Being Catholic…Really
Drawing Close to Mary in Total Consecration by Katherin DeCoste
Eight Reasons Why I Love the The Central Association of the Miraculous Medal Shrine by Prayer Wine Chocolate
From Resenting to Befriending Mary by Jessica Gerhardt
Dear Edith Question: I Don’t Relate to Mary on FemCatholic
- Response 1 by Anni
- Response 2 by Anonymous
Five Reasons to Start a Rosary Group by Prayer Wine Chocolate
Bringing Mary into Your Marriage by Surprised by Marriage
Seven Ways to Bring Mary into Your Marriage by Surprised by Marriage
To Jesus through Mary: Four Bloggers share their Consecration Experiences
Experiencing Mary’s Love by Resting in Her Heart by Healing Heart of Jesus [Facebook video]
To Jesus Through Mary – An Encounter of Love by Laura Durant
Books I’ve Reviewed
There are a lot of great books about Mary available. These are all the books I’ve read about her. The links on the titles lead to my reviews. Clicking the images of the books will lead you to the Amazon link for that book.
Round-up of my favorite Marian books on Quelpart: Notes of a Catholic Life
Praying the Rosary Like Never Before by Dr. Edward Sri
Our Lady of Fatima: 100 Years of Stories, Prayers, and Devotions by Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle
The Rosary: Your Weapon for Spiritual Warfare by Johnette S. Benkovic and Thomas K. Sullivan
Mary by Tim Staples
Mary: Help in Hard Times, written and compiled by Marianne Lorraine Trouvé, FSP
Mother Mary: Inspiring Words from Pope Francis
Forgiving Mother: A Marian Novena of Healing and Peace by Marge Steinhage Fenelon
Resources for Families
I don’t have children yet, but these posts have collections of ideas that seem like they would be great for families.
Mini Rosary Abacus Tutorial by Arma Dei: Equipping Catholic Families
Month of May: Month of Mary! Crafts and Activities inspired by Mother Mary and the Rosary! by Arma Dei: Equipping Catholic Families
Honoring Mary: A Collection of Ideas by Look to Him & Be Radiant
May Is Mary’s Month: Ideas and Resources for Celebrating with Your Kids by Peanut Butter & Grace
Training Happy Hearts:
- Make Time for Our Mother – 5 Ideas for Honoring Our Lady This Month
- Mother’s Day Mary Garden Baskets
- Make a Mini-Mary Garden
- Paint a Marian Peg Doll
- Make a Box of Hail Mary’s
- Marian May Baskets
- Marian Sequencing Cards
- Fatima Prayers Copywork
Marian Products
Rosary Pouch by Kidderbug Kreations
Print of St. Therese Quote on the Blessed Mother by Just Love Prints
Temporary Tattoos by Just Love Prints
I hope to add more products to this list as the month progresses.
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What do you do to honor Mary during May? What is your favorite Marian devotion? Are there other resources I should add to this list?
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