Nuestra Señora de la Medalla Milagrosa de Bulakan - The First image of the Flores de Mayo tradition in the Philippines
Nuestra Señora de la Medalla Milagrosa de Bulakan The Month of May is arguably the most festive month of the year, aside from Christmas due to numerous fiestas and other pious traditions that are performed every month of May. The month of May is also known as the month of the Blessed Virgin Mary because numerous feasts of Our Lady, both in the traditional and modern liturgical calendars are celebrated this. In the fertile and colorful month of May, an annual tradition is observed not only in the Philippines but also in other parts of the world - the May flower offering or more popularly known as the "Flores de Mayo" where the faithful, especially children and the youth would offer flowers to Our Lady in her honor. The "Flores de Mayo" tradition in the country became an important part of Marian devotion in the country where we once again show our love and gratitude to the country's Mother, Patroness and Protectress. For this blogpost, we are tackling the ...