Mense maio

Mense Maio (Latin for: The month of May ) is the title of the second encyclical of Pope Paul VI, it was published on April 29, 1965, bears the subtitle " encyclical of Pope Paul VI. . about prayers in the month of May for the preservation of peace. "

Core message of the encyclical

Pope Paul addressing in the tradition of Marian devotion in May and these prayers are a new theme: Pray for the preservation of peace. It is also called " Marian encyclical " dubs with her is the series of " Marian encyclicals " continues and culminates in her devotion to Mary in a set form of prayer, the content of which is also the rosary.

The May Queen

As a Marian song, which is sung in some places today.

The devotions

As the most beautiful month of the year in May which should be dedicated to " the most beautiful of all women ." Maialtäre and devotions come from a baroque piety tradition. Devotions are still privately maintained in part: In front of a richly decorated with fresh flowers picture of Mary meets the family, Marie sings songs, recites prayers to the Mother of God or pray the rosary as Marian Christ meditation. Also in churches Marian devotions take place - sometimes in conjunction with the sacramental blessing. In farming communities to neighbors meet in chapels and shrines to celebrate May devotions. Pope Paul VI. recommended in his encyclical, the veneration of Mary in the month of May. He described it as

The Mary Month of May

Pope Paul VI. says in his encyclical:

And a little later, the Pope says: