With the recent celebration of Mother’s Day, and the traditional honouring of Mary, the mother of Jesus during May, it is timely to offer some practical Marian resources. While Jesus remains the centre of our shared Marist spirituality, Mary's leadership, model, and humanity also form part of deepening our relationship with God. May these resources, with their utility spanning from primary-aged children to adults, aid your ministry.
May the Month of Mary Resources (Education Secretariat Archdiocese of Dublin, Ireland)
These resources, provided by the Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin, provide PowerPoints and simple written resources on Mary and the Rosary. The site also contains links to other useful sites on the Rosary and Our Lady of Lourdes. It is principally aimed at primary education.
http://education.dublindiocese.ie/may-the-month-of-mary-resources/
Marian Resources (Loyola Press, USA)
Loyola Press is a non-profit Catholic publishing ministry of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) in the USA. This site contains a wealth of free downloads and links on a variety of topics including; the story of Mary, intergenerational event about Mary, Marian activities, Marian celebrations and feast days, the Rosary, prayers and mysteries, Marian prayers, and other information about Mary.
Marian and Mission Resources (Mission Together, UK)
Mission Together is the children’s branch of Missio, the Catholic Church’s official children’s charity for overseas mission in England and Wales. These resources, aimed for primary-aged children, include prayers and practical activities for assemblies that connect to the Church's mission.
https://missiontogether.org.uk/calendar/marian-and-mission-rosary/
Hail Mary: Reflections on The Mysteries of the Rosary (Br Mark O’Connor and the Marist Association of St Marcellin Champagnat)
If you haven’t seen this already, these recently released resources provide substantial material for prayer and reflection during this time. Follow the link to subscribe, and check out more resources on the Association’s website.
