Mother’s Day

by | May 12, 2014 | Altar Boys, Father Kotas, Latin Mass, Mother's Day | 4 comments

“A woman, when she is in labour, hath sorrow, because her hour is come; but when she hath brought forth the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world.” – excerpt from today’s Gospel in the Extraordinary Form. 

It was such a blessing that our Latin Mass (only once every two months) fell on Mother’s Day!

Prayer to the Blessed Mother
– from Your Vocation of Love (affiliate link)

O Blessed Mother of God, Mother of mothers, I entrust each of my children to thy care. Please watch over each one and guard the innocence of their souls. Adorn them with all the virtues, especially the virtue of purity, which is so dear to thine Immaculate Heart, and grant them a deep love for thy Son in the Holy Eucharist, that they may receive His divine grace. As for me, Blessed Mother, grant that I may be a worthy mother to the children God has placed in my care. Help me to be cheerful and patient, particularly on those days when I do not feel cheerful or patient. Keep me from self-pity and complaints, and help me to see each child, not as a burden to be carried, but a gift from God to be loved and nurtured. Assist me in my efforts to form the characters of my children, to guide and advise them wisely, to lift their minds and hearts to the knowledge and love of Christ thy Son. Help me not to grow weary or discouraged, Blessed Mother, but may I see in thine example, the beauty and joy of the glorious vocation of motherhood that God has granted me. May I grow in sanctity through my vocation and teach sanctity to my children as well. Amen. 

4 Comments

  1. Katie

    Happy Mother's Day, Jessica! Please pray for my family. I spent Mother's Day in the hospital with our 12 month old son (having been here since Thursday night). It looks like we'll be here for a week. This is just the next thing on a long list of trials we have had to deal with this year so far, but it is by far the worst. The next will be finding out how much debt we are in when we receive the hospital bill. I pray that your own family's health situation(s) are resolved.

    2014-05-12 12:07:51

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  2. Jessica Gordon

    Oh, Katie! I'm so sorry to hear that. I will offer some prayers for you, your son, and your family! {{{hugs}}}

    2014-05-12 15:07:15

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  3. Bernadette

    Beautiful Mass … beautiful family … beautiful mother … beautiful day! 🙂

    2014-05-12 17:48:38

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  4. Jessica Gordon

    Yes, it was a really nice day. Since the Latin Mass was in the afternoon the oldest two boys and I went for a 7 mile bike ride in the morning after breakfast down and then BACK UP our road. Not sure when I'll be able to walk again! 😉 I'm so sore!! It was a gorgeous day though and so nice to get out in the sunshine and exercise. Congratulations on your son's Confirmation!!! All the comments come to me for my Catholic Cuisine blog, even though I do have other contributors, but I read it on my phone and didn't have an opportunity to respond. It looked like a lovely day! Thanks for linking back to Catholic Cuisine, and for sharing the link to your post! God bless you, your son, and your whole family! I hope you have a great week too!

    2014-05-12 15:05:59

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