This day is dedicated to the Blessed Mother. Pope Paul VI’s apostolic exhortation Marialis Cultus states: “The Church’s devotion to the Blessed Virgin is intrinsic to Christian worship” (56). At Fátima, Mary asked all people to honor her on the first Saturdays of five consecutive months by attending Mass and confession, saying the Rosary, and meditating for fifteen minutes on one or more of the mysteries of the Rosary. Even if you are unable to make this devotion, any special remembrance of the Blessed Mother would be a step in the right direction. You could simply place fresh flowers before an image of Mary or pray a decade of the Rosary after dinner. Any gesture will be gladly accepted by Our Lady, who longs for our love and affection.

As a family you could also:

1. Make a Marian shrine In your home.
2. Start a novena.
3. Thank a spiritual mother.
4. Memorize a prayer to Mary.
5. Write Mary a poem.