Modesty: The Forgotten Virtue

Have you ever thought about what it is to be a Mother?  I thought about this last night after tucking my kids into bed..multiple hugs, kisses and “I love you’s” later..they were asleep.

What is it to be a mother?  We are the mainstay of a child’s life, from conception until birth.  We nurture them, love them, scold them, guide them, love them, teach them, pray for them, pray with them, hold them, hug them, doctor them, wash them, feed them, cloth them and love them some more.

We also learn to wipe tears, bottoms, hands and faces.  We learn to let them learn from mistakes, we watch them get hurt and hold them when they cry.  We teach them about love and God.

We hold their hands when they need it and let go when they are ready, even if we are not!

We hold our breathe at first steps, then applaud.  We cry at baptism and pray for them..we beam at 1st Holy Communion and pray for them some more.  We cry at their wedding…and wish them luck as we let them go.

As moms, we are strong and loving, we are firm and gentle, we are soft and sometimes harsh, but always loving.  We pray for more patience, and pray that we have taught them enough.

But most importantly, we are to be as much like our Mother Mary as possible…loving unconditional for our children and our God.  Always trusting in HIM to know what is right for Them! 

So as this day closes, remember what your mothers did for you..your earthly mother cared for you and prayed for you and loved you…and your Heavenly Mother did the same.  Let us try to remember them both on this day of Honour for Mothers everywhere!

“Hail Mary, Full of Grace, the Lord is with thee

Blessed Art Thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy Womb, Jesus

Holy Mary, Mother of GOD, Pray for us Now and at the Hour of our Death! AMEN!”

It’s been a long time..I know!  However, I have been busy, both in family things and in research and work.  Please forgive me for neglecting my writing! 

I’ve done a lot of thinking and praying lately and I have found myself revisiting the headcovering issue.  I’m not sure that I am called to do so, yet, but God keeps pulling me back to it..perhaps because of the references to obedience and respect.  Hmmm…maybe I’m a slow learner! 

I am now a full time dress wearing Catholic…boy do I get some looks sometimes! 

My daughter is 12 now..and is still very much a child…we don’t allow a lot of the influences that seem to make the other girls her age act about 18..so those have not been problems.  She is making the transition to dresses a little more slowly.  Most of the time she is wearing them, but we have made compromises on skorts (homemade ones).  I found some nice denim shorts that were longer and put knee length skirts over them.  She likes them when riding her bike and playing with her brother. 

For now, that’s good.  She is still very much a little girl at heart without all the teenage “angst” that the other girls her age have, so I’m not worried..she’ll make it there!

I’ll try to keep the blog updated on a more regular basis now, but for now, I must go!  Peace and Love!  :-)