In the Catholic Church, the month of May is dedicated to recalling the role of Mary in salvation. We believe that Mary is the Mother of the Church. We look to her, as we do our earthly mothers, for love, guidance, inspiration, and support. As mother of Jesus, we also seek her intercession with her son. We ask Mary to be our advocate.
While we do honor Mary as a saint, we do not believe that she is divine. It is important to note the distinction between honor and worship. Catholics do not worship the Blessed Mother. We worship God by remembering Mary's role in salvation.
There are a number of feast days in May dedicated to remembering Mary. In addition, the May crowning is a popular devotion in honor of the Blessed Mother that is repeated every year. As the name indicates a crown of flowers is usually placed upon a statue of Mary to symbolically represent that she is Queen of Heaven and Earth. Many parishes involve children in this sweet and beautiful tradition.
If you are interested in reading more, the following is a reflection about memories of May Crowning.
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