A prayer for mothers and for those who seek healing on Mother’s Day
- This Sunday, May 11, 2025, multiple countries including the United States, Canada, India, and parts of Europe observe Mother's Day, coinciding with the Fourth Sunday of Easter.
- Mother's Day honors mothers who sacrificed for their children and also recognizes Mary, the Mother of God, from a Catholic perspective as a source of maternal intercession.
- Prominent Catholic figures like St Thérèse of Lisieux, St Teresa of Calcutta, Edith Stein, and Cardinal Mindszenty have emphasized motherhood's spiritual dignity, self-sacrifice, and essential role in human and divine cooperation.
- St Gianna Beretta Molla emphasized that mothers who deeply care for their children demonstrate immense dedication and willingness to endure great hardships on their behalf, portraying motherhood as a form of heroic love deserving recognition.
- The day encourages prayers for comfort, support, and healing for all mothers and those seeking motherhood, continuing the tradition of honoring Mary throughout May in Catholic devotion.
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A prayer for mothers and for those who seek healing on Mother’s Day
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