Reflection
Mr Stephen Mahoney
Mother’s Day
As we honour Mother’s Day last weekend, our thoughts turn to the Blessed Virgin Mary. She gave birth to baby Jesus in the most difficult of circumstances, risking her own life to bring the son of God into the world, then raised him, and later watched Him die.
When Jesus said to John “behold your mother” in the scriptures, He forever solidified Mary’s role for all believers, making it possible for us to become Mary’s sons and daughters. He placed his mother under John’s care to show us the close bond that is possible between Mary and all believers. This reciprocal role highlights not only Mary’s universal motherhood but Jesus’ desire that John honour Mary in His absence. Inspired by Jesus, we look to honour Mary, embracing her motherhood which he left us as a gift.
On Mother’s Day we honour those who fulfill the role of Mary, showing care, concern, nurturing, and compassion, often at great personal sacrifice. They will always be in our prayers.
PRAYER:
Let us Remember we are in the Holy presence of God:
Mary, on this day when we honour all mothers, we turn to you. We thank the Lord whom you serve for the great gift of motherhood. Never has it been known that anyone who sought your intercession was left unaided by grace.
Dear Mother, thank you for your "Yes" to the invitation of the angel which brought heaven to earth and changed human history. You opened yourself to God's word and the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us.
Dear Mother, intercede for all of our mothers. Ask your Divine Son to give them the grace of surrendered love so that they could join with you in giving their own decision to strengthen the lives of others. May they find daily strength to say yes to the call to the sacrificial love - the very heart of the vocation of motherhood. May their love and witness be a source of great inspiration for all of us called to follow your Son. On this Mothers’ day, Mother of the Word Incarnate, pray for us who have recourse to you…
St John Baptist De La Salle: Pray for us
Live Jesus in our Hearts; Forever
AMEN