Mary, the model for motherhood in joy & sorrow

by Fr. Ed Dougherty, M.M The Christophers News Note

This year, Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 14, just one day after the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. Together, these two days make up a special weekend in this month already dedicated to our Blessed Mother. It is fitting that our celebrations of motherhood and Mary coincide because she is the guardian of mothers in this world. Mary is the model for motherhood in both joy and sorrow, and she shows the way of mercy at all times.

asked for prayers, reparations, and devotion to her Immaculate Heart, and she made statements about war and peace that proved prophetic throughout the 20th century. At every turn, her intervention at Fatima was marked by a profound care for humanity and the hope that we would follow Christ and discover the Mercy of God.

to our outgoing board members: Jane Imker, treasurer and Tracy Meyer, spirituality. These women have been a tremendous blessing to our NUDCCW Board. Each of you will be greatly missed!

Save the dates:

May 23 – NUDCCW Leadership Training at St. Catherine’s, Redwood Falls.

Aug. 24-26 – National CCW Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah. The theme is Path of Renewed Encounter. Find more information at www.nccw.org.

Editor’s note: The annual NUDCCW Convention was held in April. Watch for coverage in the June Prairie Catholic.