“Mother” a word that strikes all kinds of emotion in a soul. Tenderness, affection, fear, patience, laughter…and unconditional love. Moms come in all shapes and sizes and don’t always have to have children of their own.

All women are called to motherhood and I want to remember those women out there who have been to me, spiritual mothers. Those cherished women who are there when we need them…and don’t. Who “know” our pain, our fear, our heart’s yearnings.  The things that only a woman can understand.

May you know that you are a blessing to all mankind, every bit as if we were your own flesh and blood. Mother Mary is all that and more to all of us and I cannot imagine my life without her in it.

 May you know a deep abiding love and peace as you are remembered this Sunday too.