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Another Flower of the Blessed Mother

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May 24, 2024
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Gentle Reader,

A blessed Memorial Day weekend to you all. This time last year, I put out a brief post about the tradition of ‘Mary gardens’ and the many floral symbols of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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End-of-May Potpourri

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May 26, 2023
End-of-May Potpourri

Hello! A brief note today as we head into the holiday weekend. May is a month dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Catholic Church. Folklore and official piety through the years have associated dozens of flowers with Mary as well.

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