Lupus Awareness Month occurs every May and we celebrate this month to contribute to the welfare of the affected community. This inflammatory disease is caused when the immune system attacks its own tissues and affects the overall well-being of the person in many ways. This month is all about raising awareness about its impact on the physical, emotional, and economic aspects of a person’s life. The color purple has become associated with lupus awareness. One may wonder why purple specifically? That’s because purple is a combination of the passion of the color red and the calmness of the color blue. Purple is thought to pacify the mind and nerves, uplift the spirit, and provide the courage to fight. In honor of Lupus awareness month, our local Lupus support group decorated the trees in front of Queen of Apostles Church and the Parish Center with lovely purple ribbons.