My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

A member of Our Lady’s Association, a mother and grandmother, holds an interesting opinion about finding the divine on earth.

 I believe we come close to seeing God in this life when we look upon the face of a newborn baby. For in that moment, are we not seeing someone as precious, pure, and untainted by the world, as one could possibly be?

Yes, we might even say heaven and earth meet in mothers. For among all God’s creatures, they alone are co-creators with him, carrying within them the miraculous fruit of his love. A mother’s role is a profound blessing, nurturing her children with love and guiding them to grow strong in character and faith in God, even amidst the challenges and shifting values of today’s culture.

Mother’s Day is coming soon. It is a big season for FTD and Godiva –– and for Mary’s Association, too. That’s because alongside chocolates and flowers, the gift of prayer is something every mother can appreciate.

Unlike any other present, the gift of prayer offers eternal value for the loving mothers and mother figures in your life, be they living or deceased.

Order Mother’s Day cards you can use to send the gift of prayer to ones you love (or their family members, if they are deceased). They offer a beautiful expression of your never-ending love and gratitude.

Each card offers your loved one a remembrance in the Mother’s Day Mass at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal and throughout the remainder of May. Please send me their names to be remembered.

As an added gift, you may request to burn a Votive Light here at the National Shrine. 

With all confidence and trust, we will join you in prayer to lift your needs and those of your loved ones to God through Mary. I recall Venerable Fulton Sheen describing Our Blessed Mother as a magnifying glass, for “she intensifies our love of her Son and makes our prayers more bright and burning.”

AMM depends on members and friends to continue our spiritual ministry and freely share more than two million blessed Miraculous Medals each year. If you are able to include an offering with your intentions it will mean so very much.

May God bless you for your generous and loving support of Mary’s Association here in Perryville.

Together with Jesus and Mary,

P.S.     To order Mother’s Day cards, I invite you to call us at 1-800-264-MARY(6279). You may also request Father’s Day cards at the same time. To make your request online, visit www.amm.org/store.