My May Crowning

Going over the rosary this morning while walking by Lake Michigan, it occurred to me that Gabriel's greeting to Mary could (and should) be addressed to "all creatures great and small"---if one is serious about regaining a feeling of oneness with the many likenesses of God in our daily lives. We can certainly say to one another,



"Good Morning/ Good Day/ Good Night/
You are full of grace.
You are blessed among all God's creation,
and blessed is who and what you bring to the world
-----JESUS."


I tried this form out on a gull who persistently circled overhead, and, while there was no noticeable response from the bird, it did not crap on my bald head which must have been an attractive target from up there.

But my thoughts turned back to Mary and the Annunciation,


Mother Mary, help us and heal us,
and keep us on the path to oneness with God.

It's enjoyable to paraphrase the traditional prayers to search the words for hidden meanings and new ways they apply to who and where we are.