A Mother's Day Message from Mother Mary

Blessed are all mothers, for most were brave and willing to use their bodies as a safe place to bring more life into the world. Women are blessed with the ability to bring forth new life and it is an exceptional honor and blessing to do so. This is not to say that it should be a requirement or that if a woman chooses not to give birth to a child, it lessens her in any way. It does not. However, to experience this wonder of life reborn is a beautiful avenue for discovery and joy.

In my time on Earth, women were greatly undervalued, and it saddens me to see that this is still the case in many places. Women are considered the weaker gender by many, but this is untrue. Men and women are equally valuable and worthy of respect. People should be viewed as individuals with unique gifts, rather than strictly male or female. It is as inaccurate to consider women as lacking in fortitude and intelligence as it is to believe men cannot be nurturing and loving. These roles have been wrongly attributed to gender when all of these traits can belong to all people, regardless of gender.

However, since this is a day designated to honor mothers and motherhood, I will add my love and respect to all mothers and to all women. Being a parent is such an important job and an awesome and challenging responsibility. It can be greatly intimidating, to be sure. Yet, mothers face this challenge daily from the time they accept this ever important role. They protect, they guide, they teach, they encourage, they provide, and they comfort the children they bring into the world, and they sacrifice for them in so many ways, doing so with open, loving hearts.

You may ask how mothers find the strength, the energy, and the fortitude to work so hard and so long to give their children what they need to be strong, healthy, and joyful, and I tell you their determination comes directly from the children they so love and serve. Mothers who are too exhausted to do for themselves find hidden, seemingly endless reserves of strength to do for their children. When they would not bother to put together a meal to feed themselves, they will do so to feed their children. When they are too sick or too weak to go on to meet their own needs, they will find a way to meet the needs of their children. This is a mother’s way.

Mothers are not all knowing or all powerful, but they are persistent and dedicated to doing their best for their children. They agonize over choices, and they do their absolute best to do everything right, and sometimes, they make mistakes for which they struggle to forgive themselves. They can forgive their children for anything, but they struggle to forgive themselves.

I would remind all mothers that you are human, and you will make mistakes from time to time, but you must forgive yourselves and remember that your best effort, regardless of whether or not it meets the high bar you set, is worthy and enough, and you should never berate yourselves when your efforts do not achieve the goals you set. Take comfort in knowing that you did your best, and you will not stop working on behalf of your children.

Remember that your children will sometimes take you for granted and be unappreciative. This is because you have made them feel important and worthy of the good in life. As they gain maturity and experience, they will likely appreciate more the efforts and sacrifices you have made, but remember that your efforts and sacrifices were not make for the sake of recognition, but for the sake of love.

There may be times your children do not show you the respect and devotion you deserve. Know that they make this mistake knowing you will love them anyway, and that nothing they say or do will undermine your love for them, for it is mothers who set the most perfect example of unconditional love. We do not love our children because it is required or because they deserve it. We love them, because there is no other choice available to us.

The love we have for our children does not only make them better and stronger, it makes us better and stronger, as well. Who among us ever wishes they could relinquish this role of motherhood? As challenging as it often is, we continue to embrace it along with our children. It is the most important job we will ever have.

This day for mothers is well deserved, and it is my hope that all mothers feel loved, valued, and appreciated this day, but I would also invite you to seek me out on any day when you need comfort, strength, and a mother’s love for yourself. I offer these things to all of you at any time. I invite you to share your burdens, your worries, your dreams, and your sorrows with me when they feel overwhelming. Also, I would love to share in the joy, pride, and gratitude your children bring to you. I would celebrate them with you.

You may come to me at any time, and I will meet you, regardless of religious or spiritual beliefs. It matters nothing to me where you are from, what you have done, what you believe, or whether or not you know me. I welcome all.

Enjoy this special day and know you are not alone. I am here to sustain and support you. I am here to love and comfort you any time you need me. Blessings to all mothers everywhere on this day and every day.