Mother´s Day Celebration

 photos by Ana Carolina Adenes (´17)

When should a mother hear "Happy Mother's Day"?  

 

Once when asked to define what motherhood meant to me, I simply said it is the most divine task a woman can perform, but also a mixture of happiness, suffering, worries: a vocation. Which mother does not rejoice for seeing her child talk, walk, and grow developing potentials! Which mother has not suffered with her child's illness? Which mother does not worry about her child's fever and pain? No mother in the entire world is excluded from any of these feelings. It is true that not all women are called to become mothers, but those who accept this mission, and here I include myself, need to be very much aware of the big responsibility that lies on our shoulders: bringing up those who will make a difference in the generations to come. The role of a mother is so divine that Christ, God among men, was given one as protector and teacher, present in the happy and sad moments of life.

 

This is what motherhood is: giving herself up everyday for the benefit of her loved ones. One of my biggest wishes is to show Paula (25) - and my grandson Allan -, Luiza (21), André (16) and Julia (12) through actions and words the immeasurable love I have for them. All I pray for is to be able to rejoice in the work accomplished and for that I ask the Blessed Mother to inspire me to be the best mom for my kids.

 

May all mothers in the world respond to God's call to fill the earth with people that do His will. May each of us hear

"I love you, Mom" not only on the second Sunday of May, but every day of our lives.

 

To all of us: Happy Mother's Day

 

Ms. Kátia Souza – Religion Teacher

OLMatters May 2006 edition