This blog explains why May is traditionally known as the Month of Mary in the Catholic Church, exploring its historical roots, spiritual meaning, and connection to Mary’s role in leading people to Christ. It encourages readers to honor Mary through prayer, service, and supporting Catholic World Mission’s work to help those in spiritual and material need.

Month of Mary May: Why Catholics Honor Mary and Serve Others This Month

Mary (flourished beginning of the Christian era) was the mother of Jesus, venerated in the Christian church since the apostolic age and a favorite subject in Western art, music, and literature.

Discover who Mary, the mother of Jesus, really was, from her humble life in Nazareth to her courage at the cross, and how her faith points us to Christ.

Mary, the mother of Jesus, holds a significant place in Christian theology and history as the chosen vessel through whom God brought His Son into the world. Her life and role are primarily documented in the New Testament, where she is depicted as a model of faith, obedience, and humility.

Mary, the mother of Jesus, is unquestionably the senior saint within the Christian tradition. Yet we know remarkably little about her. In the New Testament, there is nothing about her birth,...

What does the Bible say about the virgin Mary? Mary the mother of Jesus was described by God as “highly favored” (Luke 1:28). The phrase highly favored comes from a single Greek word, which essentially means “much grace.” Mary received God’s grace.