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It’s an historic tradition that occurs within the Catholic community across the globe in May, known as the Crowning of Mary, the placement of a flowered crown atop a statue of Mary Magdalene, mother of Jesus Christ. Saturday, Nay 13 following Mass, the ceremony was carried out at St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Aransas Pass, hosted by Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court 2605. The faithful gathered in front of the statue and sang songs, then recited the Rosary. “While Mary the Mother of God is revered and celebrated all year long, May is a special month to celebrate the “Queen of Heaven”, according to one online source in reference to the tradition. “May has been Mary’s month since the medieval period, when May was considered the end of winter and the start of a new season of growth. It’s a time for new beginnings and the chance to begin with gratitude and devotion. There are many reasons she is considered the “Queen of Heaven.” She was a perfect follower of Christ, and so is considered the crown of creation. She is also the Mother of the Son of God, Jesus, who is the King of Israel and the universe. And of course, she is the most important woman of our faith, and our spiritual mother.”