May Feast Days

How to Celebrate The Visitation (May 31)
How to Celebrate The Visitation (May 31)
The moment Mary heard the angel say her elderly cousin Elizabeth was also with child, she didn't wait. She left Nazareth immediately and walked approximately 80 miles to Judea to... Read more...
How to Celebrate the Feast of St. Philip Neri (May 26)
How to Celebrate the Feast of St. Philip Neri (May 26)
St. Philip Neri is the patron of joy and humor. He shaved half his beard to make people laugh, played pranks on the proud, and did whatever it took to... Read more...
How to Celebrate the Feast of St. Isidore the Farmer (May 15)
How to Celebrate the Feast of St. Isidore the Farmer (May 15)
St. Isidore worked the same farm his entire life for the same employer in Madrid. He was often late for work because he stopped at Mass every morning — but... Read more...
How to Celebrate the Feast of St. Dominic Savio (May 6)
How to Celebrate the Feast of St. Dominic Savio (May 6)
St. Dominic Savio was only 14 years old when he died — the youngest non-martyr saint. His path to holiness wasn't dramatic. It was ordinary: doing every small thing with... Read more...
How to Celebrate the Feast of Sts. Philip & James (May 3)
How to Celebrate the Feast of Sts. Philip & James (May 3)
Sts. Philip and James invite families to trust that God provides even when we doubt and to practice the simple, powerful act of invitation.  Philip asked "How will we feed... Read more...
How to Celebrate the Feast of St. Joan of Arc (May 30)
How to Celebrate the Feast of St. Joan of Arc (May 30)
How to Celebrate the Feast of St. Joan of Arc with ChildrenSt. Joan of Arc is one of the boldest, bravest saints in Church history. She was called by God... Read more...
How to Celebrate the Feast of St. Rita of Cascia (May 22) 
How to Celebrate the Feast of St. Rita of Cascia (May 22) 
How to Celebrate the Feast of St. Rita with ChildrenSt. Rita of Cascia is the patron saint of impossible causes, difficult marriages, and peacemakers. She lived a life full of... Read more...
How to Celebrate the Feast of St. Matthias the Apostle (May 14)
How to Celebrate the Feast of St. Matthias the Apostle (May 14)
How to Celebrate the Feast of St. Matthias with ChildrenSt. Matthias was chosen to replace Judas as one of the Twelve Apostles after Jesus' Ascension. His story reminds us that... Read more...
How to Celebrate the Feast of St. Damien of Molokai (May 10) 
How to Celebrate the Feast of St. Damien of Molokai (May 10) 
How to Celebrate the Feast of St. Damien of Molokai with ChildrenSt. Damien of Molokai was a heroic priest who gave his life to care for people suffering from leprosy... Read more...
How to Celebrate May, the Month of Mary
How to Celebrate May, the Month of Mary
How to Celebrate the Month of Mary with Children This post contains affiliate links. You can read more about that here. May is the Month of Mary, a beautiful time in... Read more...