Month of May in Honor of May (Day 28)
May 28, 2026
Day 28
A reading from the Book of Sirach (24:17-21)
I bud forth delights like the vine,
my blossoms become fruit fair and rich.
Come to me, all you that yearn for me,
and be filled with my fruits.
You will remember me as sweeter than honey,
better to have than the honeycomb.
Whoever eats of me will hunger still,
whoever drinks of me will thirst for more;
whoever obeys me will not be put to shame,
whoever serves me will never fail.
Musical Selection (Benedictine of Mary, Queen of Apostles)
Thou art the Star of Morning in God’s broad sky;
Thou art His Tow’r of Iv’ry raised upon high.
Hail, Heaven’s Queen! O heavenly light!
Thou giver of all gladness, O full of grace!
Thou art the Maid and Mother long foretold;
In thee all beauty dwelleth O House of Gold.
Hail, Heaven’s Queen . . .
Thou art the shining mirror of God’s fair love, the
mighty Help of Christians enthroned above. Hail,
Heaven’s Queen . . .
All men shall rise to bless thee the ages long, and
angel choirs surround thee with praise and song.
Hail, Heaven’s Queen . .
Prayer
Lord,
let the Virgin Mary in her glory intercede for us;
adorned with the gifts of the Holy Spirit,
she won your favor
and brought forth for us your only Son,
fair beyond all your children on earth.
Grant that we may turn away from the ugliness of sin
and love only the beauty that comes from your Spirit.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever. Amen. (Mother of Fairest Love)
Mother of fairest love, pray for us.