Gifts for the Blessed Virgin Mary

On July 29th, returning from World Youth Day 2013 in Brazil, Jorge went to Santa Maria Maggiore.

After his arrival at Ciampino airport, the Holy Father chose to stop at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major to offer a brief prayer to the Blessed Virgin for World Youth Day.

Seeing the Pope as he entered the Basilica, a group of young people approached him and offered him a T-shirt and a ball. Pope Francis later offered the gifts to the Madonna.

The below video has to be seen to be believed!  Why would anyone put a beach ball and soccer jersey on an altar of God’s?  This behavior certainly shows the priorities of the Novus Ordo and Francis.  Fun and games instead of asking God for mercy.  In the post-Vatican II church the sacrifice on the high altars has ceased!  Brings to mind Cain from Genesis in the Old Testament offering the work of human hands doesn't it?  This time will Cain also murder his brother Abel?