As we celebrate the Ascension, this year we also celebrate Mother’s Day, and without too much of a stretch, we realize they are easily joined. The Ascension is the celebration of the return of Jesus after the Resurrection to the Father in heaven. St. Augustine said it well when he Read more…
May is a month we traditionally honor our Blessed Mother and celebrate Mother’s Day. We are given an opportunity this month to honor women. This month of May is also a prime time for us to recognize the Maternity of the Church – after all, how often do we refer Read more…
This Sunday, as with so many Sunday’s in Spring, there are many moments calling for reflection. First and foremost, a very Happy Mother’s Day to all our moms! By God’s providential and loving plan, there would be no life without women, and more particularly, without moms. May all of our Read more…
To all the mom’s this Mother’s Day, may God bless you bunches! I was struck by today’s Gospel, the famous Road to Emmaus story of the similarity between the Church and mothers. We see the two disciples walking along after the Resurrection, “looking downcast”, when the Risen Jesus approaches. After Read more…