Psalm 44:10-18 “The daughters of kings have delighted thee in thy glory. The queen stood on thy right hand, in gilded clothing; surrounded with variety. Hearken, O daughter, and see, and incline thy ear: and forget thy people and thy father’s house. And the king shall greatly desire thy beauty; for he is the Lord thy God, and him…
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The Hail Mary
“Every day, from one end of the earth to the other, in the highest heaven and in the lowest abyss, all things preach, all things proclaim the wondrous Virgin Mary. The nine choirs of angels, men and women of every age, rank and religion, both good and evil, even the very devils themselves are compelled by the force of truth,…
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Angelus ad Virginem
On this seventh day of the month of Our Lady, I am posting a medieval poem in Mary’s honor which is titled, Angelus ad Virginem. This delightful ode to our Queen dates to the thirteenth century; and is notable for the fact that its authorship is unknown. The Angelus ad Virginem is based on the prayer, the Hail Mary; and I…
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A Marian Ode in May
Today’s post contains a poem which was written as a tribute to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The poem was composed by Gilbert Keith Chesterton, and is titled, A Little Litany. It is a delightful ode to the Queen of May: When God turned back eternity and was young, Ancient of Days, grown little for your mirth (As under the low arch…
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Bring Flowers of the Rarest
It is May, the month dedicated to the Most Holy Blessed Virgin Mary; and yes, as the title of today’s post suggests: do bring flowers of the rarest in setting up your May altar in Mary’s honor. If you do not own a statue of Mary, a picture will suffice. And, for today, as I posted on the same date…
