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Crowning the Virgin Mary

Crowning the Virgin Mary I was only six years old and was chosen by the first grade nun, To place a garland of roses on the Vigin Mary in May. It really was an honor and a blessing. Mom had pictures made of this event. As little girls, we all were so lovely. Dressed in lovely dresses and real shoes. We never dressed like boys. I had to climb a rather tall ladder. Sister Antoinette helped my unsteady feet I was so very frightened. But~ it was quite ethereal to see the Madonna's face. Another nun played the piano for us. They all sang as I was walking up the stairs to heaven with a garland of roses for Mary's head. "Oh, Mary we crown thee with blossoms today, Queen of the Angels, Queen of the May." Yes, those were the days,most unique. God and the saints were allowed in school. We were taught to live by the golden rule. Our world,today, thick-headed as can be, Slammed the door in God's face. And ignorantly searches for peace in the human race? Worse, many have no idea of immortality. Take a view of the news, you will find, Great evil forever emphasized, over the good men, do. God's word never read,just words of fallible mortal men. Churches, synagogues our new killing fields? Yes, that's the result we pay, for turning in disobedience from God's most Holy face! Panagiota Romios 5/3/2018 12:30am PST

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Date: 5/4/2019 3:30:00 AM
"We were taught to live by the golden rule." I teach the golden rule at my school, and most of the children admit they have never heard of it.
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Panagiota Romios
Date: 5/4/2019 10:39:00 AM
100 cheers from CA from me...I applaud your work with children and passing on what you know. Panagiota
Date: 5/3/2019 2:02:00 PM
You speak the truth! I love your reminiscence! I often forget our experiences are not all the same though we may have similarities.
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Date: 5/3/2019 2:56:00 PM
Exactly, Kim Panagiota
Date: 5/3/2019 8:28:00 AM
That hymn took me right back Panagiota, what a great honour for you. Tom
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Date: 5/3/2019 9:46:00 AM
I was hesitating posting this. But that's not unusual for me. It was an honour and I was a wee bit of a thing. My parents saw to it that I went to parochial schhols only. Heavy training by Jesuits and Dominicans...and Sisters of Nazareth.Panagiota
Date: 5/3/2019 5:50:00 AM
I truly enjoyed reading this wonderful prose my friend. Your much cherished childhood memory is inspiring and a beautiful representation of the very positive effects of having true faith in ones life.. A fav.. a gem too....
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Date: 5/3/2019 9:35:00 AM
Hello again..I am thankful Mom had the pictures. The old black and white ones retain their quality for decades. That was a wonderful event for a little girl. The nuns did a fantastic job. I wish I had a photo of the chapel in the school. Magnificent! So glad this is one of your favorites. Panagiota

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