Mother’s Day: A Never-Ending Bond of Love

In the quiet setting of a North England street, Lucy, a pregnant single mother, seated on a weathered bench, awaiting the bus that would carry her home. On the other end of the bench sat an elderly gentleman, with a lifetime of experiences.
With a gentle curiosity, the man initiated a conversation, inquiring about Lucy’s circumstances. “Who are you?” he asked softly, his eyes reflecting genuine concern. “How far along are you? And is there anyone to lend you support at home?”
Lucy, with serene composure, revealed her name and confessed to her solitary journey through pregnancy. “There’s no one waiting for me,” she replied, her voice tinged with resilience.
With a reassuring nod, the elderly man offered a simple yet profound sentiment: “You will be fine.”
To which Lucy responded with quiet determination, “I must be fine.”
Moments later, the bus arrived, signalling the end of their brief encounter. But before departing, Lucy approached the gentleman with a tender smile, addressing him affectionately, “Come on, Dad, it’s time to go home.”

With a gentle touch, she guided her dementia-stricken father onto the waiting bus, embodying a love and duty that knew no bounds. Reflecting on this modern-day scene, one cannot help but draw parallels to another momentous journey, millennia ago. A heavily pregnant Mary, travelling to Bethlehem with Joseph, carried not just any child but the divine incarnation, Jesus Christ.

These narratives echo the timeless sacrifices of mothers throughout history, their burdens often unseen but profoundly felt. As Mother’s Day approaches, let us pause to honour and appreciate the immeasurable commitment of mothers past and present, acknowledging the weight they carry for the sake of love and family.

Please pray for all those who have died recently:

Thomas Mani (87), George Kakkassery (75) Thomas Chummar (81)

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