Why do the Daughters of Mary rub honey on Our Lady?

• A. To restore her beauty
• B. To seal her for visitors
• C. To preserve her for another year
• D. To honor the bees

Answer: (C)

The main idea being tested here is understanding why a specific ritual matters to the Daughters of Mary. In the story, Our Lady is a cherished statue they care for as a living presence of Mary. Rubbing honey on the statue is a yearly ritual aimed at preserving it, not just making it pretty or signaling visitors. The honey acts as a preservative, helping to protect the wood and keep the figure intact for another year. That’s why the best answer is that they do it to preserve her for another year. The other options don’t fit because the ritual isn’t about restoring beauty, sealing for guests, or honoring the bees; it’s about ongoing care and longevity of the statue.