Pastor's Message - May 10/11, 2025

Mother’s Day Message

My Dear Friends in Christ,

Happy Mother’s Day!

In John 13:34, Jesus gives us a powerful command: “Love one another as I have loved you.” This is not a gentle suggestion—it is a call to action. To love as Christ loves is to love selflessly, sacrificially, and unconditionally—even when it is inconvenient or difficult.

This kind of love is not abstract to me. I have seen it lived out every day in the life of my own mother. Her quiet sacrifices, her unwavering generosity, and her steadfast devotion to our family continue to inspire me in my vocation as a priest. She didn’t just care for us—she poured herself out for us, always putting our needs before her own. Her life was a living example of the Gospel in action.

Even now, my mother continues to embody this sacrificial love. She reminds me that the highest form of love is to give oneself fully so that others may experience the fullness of life. This is the love we see in Jesus, who gave Himself up on the cross—not out of obligation, but out of divine love. His act of self-giving is both redemptive and transformative, revealing God’s limitless mercy for all.

This weekend, we honor our mothers. They are not perfect—but they are a gift from God. They nourish, protect, guide, and uplift us. Today we give thanks for their love, their strength, and their countless sacrifices.

In the face of many trials—especially during challenging times like the Covid pandemic—our mothers have borne heavy burdens. They have faced moments of darkness, pain, and struggle. And so, it is our turn to lift them up and honor them as Scripture commands:“Honor your father and your mother.”

How can we honor our mothers?

Respect them deeply. A home filled with respect for our mothers is a home blessed by God.

Love them unconditionally. True love isn’t based on expectations or conditions—it simply gives.

Forgive them compassionately. No one is perfect. Our mothers, too, are human and in need of mercy.

Treat them with kindness. Show them in word and deed that they are cherished and valued.

Remember them with gratitude.Reflect on all they did for you—and make time for them now. Don’t let your gratitude remain in the past; let it shape your present.

Let us continue to pray for our mothers—those still with us and those who have gone before us. May God bless them abundantly, and may we always strive to love as they have loved us—with a heart full of grace.

Happy Mother’s Day to all our mothers!

With prayers and love,

Fr. Geoffrey