Oudtshoorn, 1 May 2026 – May is the Month of Mary and the Church turns with particular devotion to the Mother of God – not in one title, but in many, each rooted in a place and a people. We dedicate the entire month to the Blessed Virgin, mother of God and spiritual mother of us all.
In the plan of salvation, the Blessed Virgin Mary holds a special place. By virtue of her role to be the mother of the Son of God by divine election, she was conceived immaculately — i.e., without the stain of original sin — and by fidelity to her son has been crowned queen of heaven and earth. Everything Mary said and did leads to Christ. Who knows a child better than a mother? And what good and loving child does not know his or her mother and love her with all of his or her heart?
Mary knew and loved Jesus like no one else on earth — and she loves each of her children, human beings, with similar affection and tenderness. Therefore, the Church, in her wisdom, asks her children to be especially devoted to Mother Mary during the month of May and to be particularly grateful for all of her care.
In the gentle embrace of May, we crown our Mother.
With hearts full of love, we walk with Mary
humble, faithful, and pure.
She listens, she intercedes, and she leads us tenderly to Jesus.
This month belongs to her.
Let every Rosary be a rose offered at her feet.
Hail Mary, full of grace … Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.
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