Meditations for Mothers

Glorious Mysteries

1.  The Resurrection
They said to them, "Why do you seek the living one among the dead?  He is not here, but he has been raised."  Luke 24:5-6

On Easter Sunday morning, the women went in search of the Lord and found Him to be more than what they had expected.  May mothers who bring their children to encounter the Lord at Mass every Sunday find in Him everything that they need to persevere in their Christian walk with their children.

2. The Ascension
As he blessed them he parted from them and was taken up to heaven.    Luke 24:51

 At the Ascension, Jesus took His leave of the Apostles, yet promised to be with them always. When Mothers have to leave their children, whether it be at the babysitter's, at camp or at college, they are often anxious about their well-being.  May they remember that, although they may leave, Christ will always be there for their children.

3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit
Peter said to them, "repent and be baptized, . . . For the promise is made to you and to your children and to all those far off, whomever the Lord will call."   Acts 2:38-39

We became heirs to the promise of everlasting life through baptism.  We pray for mothers and Godmothers as they prepare to bring their children to Christ an His promise of salvation in the sacraments.

4. The Assumption of Mary
You alone can raise me from the gates of death.  Then I will declare all your praises, sing joyously of your salvation in the gates of daughter Zion.  Psalm 9:14b-15

Jesus took His blessed mother to heaven to be with him, body and soul, to protect her from the corruption of the grave.  May we all show similar honor to our own mothers in our own limited acts of love and devotion.

5. The Coronation of Mary
And the king stood up to meet her and paid her homage.  Then he sat down upon his throne, and a throne was provided for the king's mother, who sat at his right.  1 Kings 2:19

Mary is honored as the Queen of Heaven because her son is the King of Kings.  Let us all live our lives as children of the King, so that our mothers may receive the honor due them for the sacrifices they have made on  our behalf.