During his weekly General Audience this morning in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis reminded the faithful that we are now entering the month of Mary: May.
While greeting the young, sick, and newlyweds at the conclusion of the audience, Francis recalled, “The month of May is dedicated to the Madonna.”
“Dear young friends, cultivate devotion to the Mother of God with daily recitation of the Rosary; dear sick people, feel the closeness of Mary of Nazareth especially at the hour of the Cross, and you, dear newlyweds, pray to her so that you never lack love and mutual respect in your home.”
You Are in Good Hands
During his greetings, he also said, “Brothers and friends, you are in good hands, you’re in the hands of the Virgin Mary.”
“She will protect you,” he said.
The Holy Father also recalled that in Poland, faithful recently celebrated the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Poland.
“The offertory of the Mass of this feast,” he noted, “reminds us that God has given to your nation in the Virgin Mary a wonderful help and protection, so that, thanks to her intercession, the faith continues to be enjoyed freely and your country grows in peace.
“I join in this prayer and bless Poland and each of you,” the Pope said.
