Crowning of Our Lady

The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord is this week and with that in mind we give thanks to the Holy Spirit for our new Pope, Pope Leo XIV. 

Barbara brought our thoughts to Our Lady of Good Counsel. To whom we prayed for Pope Leo and our personal intentions.

Singing the lovely hymn "O Mother of Mercy" with the words sung "Your children need guidance through all of their days". We give thanks to Our Mother Mary that she is always there for us.

Lisa beautifully led the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Latin. "Ora Pro Nobis" may Our Mother pray for us! 

Our Lady of Good Counsel

We now turn our attention to the crowning of Our Lady. With candles lit and the room filled with joyous singing of "Bring Flowers of the Rarest".

Sam & Harry processioned carrying the crown of white chrysanthemums which Sister Bridie lovingly placed on Our Lady's head.

Sr Bridie Crowning Our Lady

"Our glad voices telling. The praise of the loveliest rose of the Vale. Queen of the Angels, Queen of the May. 

Submitted by Candy Finney, Coolock, Newcastle Upon Lyme, Mercy Associates.