I would like to extend a Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers and grandmothers of the parish as well as to all of the women who have shown us a mother’s love at different times in our lives. And, of course, we also remember with great gratitude and affection all those women who are no longer with us but played an important role in our life’s journey. Your gentle love, words of encouragement and heroic patience have helped us grow and become the men and women God made us to be.
This year’s celebration of Mother’s Day will be a bit unusual for most of us. While younger families will certainly be able to celebrate mom in typical spectacular fashion, a lot of us who have mothers that are older may not be able to get together. Instead we will have to settle for a phone call, mailing a card or sending flowers. My six brothers and I will be trying our luck with a family Zoom call this year. I can’t wait to see how that goes! :)
I’m also aware that sadly, some of us won’t be able to connect with our mothers at all because of restrictions at nursing homes or other care facilities. I know many people who are in this situation and I know how hard that can be. So I want you to know that I will be keeping you and your families in my prayers.
Regardless of whether or not we get together, or how, the important thing is to express our gratitude to all of the women in our lives who have loved us, nurtured us and been a mother to us when we needed it the most. Thank you for all you do and for being you.
Happy Mother’s Day,
