Mother's Day Blessings

With the celebration of Mothers’ Day upon us I want to wish a happy Mother’s Day to the special women in my life. To my Mother who gave me life and nurtured me along the early path of life, may I long remember and in turn pass along the love and the gentle lessons you provided. I recall with clarity the stroller rides and trips to the park to play. Oh yes, and the day that my flaming marshmallow flew through the air and landed on your head, oozing all over your curlers. What godly patience!!
To my wife, the mother of my children, you are a blessing - indeed a reflection of your Mother. You shine with the radiance of godliness and steadfast character. Your love for your children is spoken in each task so carefully completed. I am so proud of you; ever thinking ahead and foreknowing needs before the thought even dawns on the rest of us.
To my blessed holy mother the church. You cherish and nurture your children generation after generation. You hold firm to your faith and educate, watching over and nursing our wounds. For you have given birth to us in the waters of baptism, catechized, and hold our hands along the journey to life everlasting.
With all reverence I ponder on the ever virgin and blessed Mother of our Lord Jesus who humbled herself and accepted the will of God that she should conceive and give birth. She who gave birth in a stable and watched in horror the torture and execution of her dear child also witnessed the glorious and victorious aftermath of his resurrection. Tradition holds that she moved with St. John to Ephesus and lived there until she left this earth at the age of 72. “Hail Mary full of grace the Lord is with thee…blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.” (St. Luke)
To all mothers, I pray for many joys to be made manifest to you in your godly, laudable, and honorable vocation.

Blessings+
Father Daniel