'Beatitudes' for Mother's Day

May I share with your readers the following "Beatitudes' which I feel are suitable for Mother's Day, today, which is also the feast of Our Lady of Pompeii. They are taken from a modern prayer book compiled by Joseph Tonna of Gioventù Cattolica,...

May I share with your readers the following "Beatitudes' which I feel are suitable for Mother's Day, today, which is also the feast of Our Lady of Pompeii. They are taken from a modern prayer book compiled by Joseph Tonna of Gioventù Cattolica, Valletta.

Blessed are mothers... who did without for us; they will be rewarded.

Blessed are mothers... who lost sleep when we were sick; they will find rest.

Blessed are mothers... who taught us how to pray; they will share God's kingdom.

Blessed are mothers... who comforted us; they shall be comforted.

Blessed are mothers... who taught us right from wrong; they will know justice.

Blessed are mothers... who showed us the Christian life by example; they will live forever.

Blessed are mothers... who shared with us the meaning of peace; they shall know peace.

Blessed are mothers... who taught us the importance of loving God and each other; they shall see God.

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