Every
day should be lived like a Mothers’ day.
“Jesus said to his disciples: "As the Father loves
me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you
will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and remain
in his love.
"I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and your joy
might be complete. This is my commandment: love one another as I love
you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's
friends. Jn 15: 9-13
The joy of motherhood comes with the discipline of
sacrifice. It comes because a mom is naturally given to care unconditionally. A
mom has no expectation of getting something back for their love, yet they would
give up everything they have to see their child rewarded by success, peace,
comfort or joy.
It is in giving that we receive because the greatest gift is
the joy of seeing someone we have cared for and sacrificed for receive the
blessing of an answer to a heartfelt prayer.
‘When the Holy Spirit asks us if we like the
idea of love, we respond enthusiastically. But even though the Lord has
actually commanded us to love, we balk and make all kinds of excuses and
compromises… A mother’s love is a
sacrificing love, an unconditional love, a love that protects their children
from danger and death, and that encourages them to grow and become all they can
become. Mothers are the living examples of how much God loves us. May their
presence in our world help all of us to love others more tenderly and more
unselfishly.’ USCCB Meditation by Msgr. Paul Whitmore
Heavenly Father, You gave us Your
Son and his mother, Mary, as human examples so that we would know what you
meant by unconditional love. Help me to follow their example in my daily
routine by living unselfishly, by honoring your commandments, by respecting the
lives of the born and unborn, and by never comprising your truths. Thank you for
the gifts of everyone who has acted like a mother, or who has ever been a part
of my life by serving me in any way. Amen.
Will I find joy by loving unconditionally? Mothers, Fathers, husbands, wives or children: will I follow the example and act in the Spirit of the greatest mother, Mary, by giving up my own happiness so that others may receive God’s blessings?
May your joy be completed by the sacrifices you make for all those you serve in love this week,
Blessings,
Charlotte
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