I have been very busy last month and this month doing woodworking projects. I now have four garden benches to make from trees (honey locust) that once grew in the courtyard of St. Mary's in Akron, Ohio. These garden benches will be placed in the Mary Garden.

As you might imagine, I have not had much time to do hymn research, and with October nearly upon us, I decided to share again one of my favorite hymns in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary. This hymn was written by a well-known hymn writer, the wife of a minister, and convert to the Church of Rome. Please take a few moments to read about this beloved Catholic hymn.

O Queen of the Holy Rosary

If the hymn above is not to your liking check out these other favorite hymns that are very appropriate to honor the Mother of God during this month of October.

Mary, Dearest Mother
Mother Dearest, Mother Fairest
Mary, How Sweetly Falls that Word
Mother Dear, O Pray for Me
I’ll Sing a Hymn to Mary
Mother of Mercy, Day by Day
Hail, Virgin of Virgins
Ave Maria Bright and Pure