The second Sunday of May, when everything around is so beautiful, encourages us to think about our mothers, to honor them, and to express our thankfulness. Mothers are with us from the very beginning of our life and we grow with their help, not only in our physical well-being but also in our spiritual, emotional and social development as well.

The first spoken word by babies is “Mom!” in whatever language is used. And, in fact, what we learn at our beginning comes from the person we follow most, who is with us almost all the time. Her words, gestures, smiles and love (which we might not realize at that time, for it is usually only after many years that we discover and understand), showed us how great the love of our Mom for us was. Her words of wisdom are guiding us still.

When my mother was still alive, I remember I was celebrating Sunday Mass and I saw on my watch that she was calling me; calling eight times. Of course, I couldn’t pick up the call while presiding Mass. When Mass was finished I called her back, and I asked her what’s up? She said – “Nothing special, I just would like to hear your voice.”

Today, we honor all our Mothers: natural Mothers, spiritual Mothers, Grandmothers, and Godmothers. With our thankful hearts, we pray for them in our personal prayers, and at all Masses celebrated this weekend; we pray for those who are at hand, and those who are far away, for those who are alive, and those who were called by God for eternal reward.

Happy Mother’s Day! May all Mothers enjoy wellness of their children and let the children be source of blessings for their own mothers!

The month of May is also the special time when we honor Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus. Mary became not only the Mother of Jesus; she became also a mother of His Mystical Body, namely the Church. Mary was with the Church from the very beginning, gathering with apostles in prayer, loving those who belong to Jesus, and being the great example of faith.

Blessed Virgin Mary in two theological sciences crossing each other, Mariology, and Pneumatology, is called also the Spouse of the Holy Spirit. Mary is filled with the Holy Spirit, with the grace and love, which comes from God.

May God bless you!

Fr. Andrew