Dear Parishioners,
Mother’s Day invites us to give thanks for our mother whose love and heartfelt faith prepared us as adults to take our place in an ever more complex society. A mother’s love — rooted in forgiveness and understanding — directs and sets the tone of our faith journey throughout our life.
For some of us, our relationship with our mother is fragmented or filled with bitterness. This sad reality touches so many in our midst. The injury to our hearts might be decades old or a yesterday occurrence. No matter what the time or circumstance, please try to recognize that maybe your mother did the best she could and also feels a sense of deep regret, even if it is hidden from you.
With this in mind, our celebration need not become overly sentimental nor be a needless and unhealthy rehashing of past hurts, but rather it can be a challenge to make the central cardinal virtues of faith, hope, and love a reality in our community and in our home today. In this way, we will move forward and remember at the very least the women who made room for us in their lives when we were most vulnerable.
Sincerely,
Fr. Mike Meany
