The month of May is dedicated to The Blessed Virgin Mary. The entire month falls within the liturgical season of Easter, which is represented by the liturgical color white — the color of light, a symbol of joy, purity and innocence (absolute or restored).
The Gospel readings for all the Sundays in May are taken from St. John and St. Mark and are from Year B, Cycle 1.
| May 3 - 4th Sunday of Easter | In this Gospel Jesus calls Himself the Good Shepherd. |
| May 10th - 5th Sunday of Easter | In today's Gospel Jesus says He is the vine and we are the branches. |
| May 17th - 6th Sunday of Easter | Christ gives the commandment to love as He loves. |
| May 24th - Ascension | Jesus tells his disciples to preach the Gospel to the whole world. |
| May 31st - Pentecost | In this Gospel Jesus gives His disciples the power to forgive sins. |
The world is resplendent with Spring's increased light and new growth. It is Mary’s month in the Easter season and all of nature rejoices with the Queen of heaven at the Resurrection of the Son she was worthy to bear. During the remainder of Easter time, let us endeavor through the prayers of the Holy Liturgy and the Holy Rosary to deepen our gratitude for the mystery of our Baptismal rebirth in Christ.
Pentecost, the birth of the Church, is also among the celebrations of May. Though sprung from the side of Christ on the Cross, the Church marks as her birthday the descent of the Holy Spirit on Mary and the Apostles. At the 'birth' of the world, the Holy Spirit — the Breath of God — was the "mighty wind [that] swept over the waters" (Gen 1:2); at the birth of the Church He is present again "like the rush of a mighty wind" to recreate the world in the image of Christ through His Church (Acts 2:2).
We, the members of Christ’s Mystical Body, are the present-day disciples sent by the Holy Spirit to bring Christ to the world. May we go forth as did Mary, who set out in haste to assist St. Elizabeth (feast of the Visitation, May 31). Come upon us, O Holy Spirit, so that, with Mary, we may proclaim the greatness of the Lord who has done great things for us — for his mercy endures forever!
Rosary prayer at CSS
Everyday during May
Starts at 7.30pm
Rosary month 2008
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Datang rosary.
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