May 10, 2026
This weekend, we take a moment to honor our mothers. For many, it’s a joyful day—filled with gratitude, memories, and the quiet recognition of all that our mothers have done for us. So much of what we are begins with them: their love, their sacrifices, their faith, and the countless ways they cared for us, often without recognition. And for that, we give thanks. But I also know that Mother’s Day can be complicated.
Some of us remember our mothers with deep love, but also with loss. Some carry difficult relationships or wounds that have not fully healed. Some long to be mothers themselves. Others have stepped into that role in ways that are unseen but deeply meaningful. So today, we hold all of that together.
Because at its heart, motherhood is about love given freely. It is about presence, sacrifice, patience, and care. And those qualities are not limited to one role—they are reflected in so many women who nurture, guide, and support others in quiet but powerful ways.
As people of faith, we also look to Mary, our Blessed Mother, as the model of that kind of love. Her “yes” to God was not easy, but it was faithful. She trusted, even when she did not fully understand, and she remained present through both joy and suffering. In many ways, she reminds us that love is not just something we feel—it is something we live.
So today, we pray in a special way: For our mothers who are with us, for those who have gone before us, and for all women who reflect God’s love in the lives of others. May they be blessed, strengthened, and reminded of how deeply they are appreciated. And may we never miss the opportunity to say the simple words that matter most:
Thank you. I love you.
I remember you at Mass.
