On this feast of the Ascension of the Lord (in the diocese of San Diego), we also celebrate Mother’s Day. How inspired the Apostles must have been when Jesus ascended to heaven. It was then that the challenge came to them to accept their call to proclaim Christ to a waiting world. They waited for the Holy Spirit for guidance and courage to understand their privileges.
On this Mother’s Day we pray for our moms, living and deceased; they are examples of being true disciples. Their gifts are shared as examples to us of God’s love. We are most grateful for the ways they show Christ is present to us. A mother’s love is a special way God shares his
grace to the world!
Offer the following prayer for all our mothers:
Heavenly Father,
Bless all those you have entrusted with motherhood.
Inspire them to follow the example of Mary, Mother of our Lord and follow in her fidelity, humility, and selfless love.
May all mothers receive your grace abundantly in this life, and may they be granted eternal joy
in your presence in heaven. Amen
God’s blessings,
Msgr. Neal
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