More for the month of Mary. Ave Maria!
In my last article, I looked to the rosary as the Marian devotion par excellence. Some people may find the rosary difficult to pray, or they desire to honor Mary in another way or additional ways. Below are twelve other ways in which a person can honor Mary beside the rosary. By no means should this list be considered exhaustive.
1. Angelus and Regina Caeli
Catholics have had a long tradition of sanctifying the day through prayer. In years gone past, and at some churches still today, church bells toll at six, noon, and six, encouraging those in ear shot to nod their head in prayer. They pray the Angelus during the seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Ordinary Time; and the Regina Caeli during the Easter Season. These two beautiful prayers encourage us to call to mind the incarnation and heavenly realities during our day to day work. Also, you do not have to pray them as six, noon, and six. If it is difficult for you to do so, consider praying the Angelus or Regina Caeli at meal times.
2. The Hail Mary
This seems rather simple, right? Oftentimes…
