The Value of Motherhood

I saw this beautiful explaination of the value of motherhood and Mothers day on a friends face book page.
I was so blessed to have this uplifting work to refer to especially when I have down days,
I hope you are encouraged by it too.

Happy Mother's Day from Father Corapi From father's most recent book, "Letters".

"This Sunday we once again have the joy of celebrating Mother's Day. It is certainly fitting enough that this falls in the month of May, the month the Church dedicates to the Mother of Jesus and our Spiritual Mother. It's a beautiful month dedicated to what is perhaps the most beautiful reality I can imagine - mothers.

In the often misguided and morally confused society we live in, the vocation and blessing of being a mother isn't esteemed highly enough by many individuals that are so preoccupied with making a living and accumulating material things. Sometimes motherhood isn't respected enough by men. Even more baffling - sometimes women don't themselves value this calling and honour as they ought. As far as I'm concerned, it would be hard to imagine a nobler, more necessary, and more beautiful calling in life.

Mums, only in Heaven will you realize just how pleasing you are to God. you have collaborated with God our Father in bringing new life into the world. You have given our heavenly Father children, and these children He treasures more than you could ever imagine.

"Mother" - Perhaps the most beautiful word in all of language. It expresses life. It expresses love. It expresses cooperation with God. It speaks of something that will never end.

One day, Mums, you'll be honoured by God himself for your many sacrifices. For now, accept our thanks, our love, and our tribute. We salute you, mums, this day and for all eternity.

God bless you for all you've done for us.
In Jesus' Love through Mary our Mother,
Fr. John Corapi"

Blessings,