The Beauty, Goodness and Dignity of Womanhood

The Beauty, Goodness and Dignity of Womanhood

Today’s Gospel is both beautiful and mysterious.

Jesus talks about the gift of having another advocate. The first and last lines of the Gospel are particularly significant, as the Lord emphasizes that loving Him means obeying His commandments. However, He is not looking for mere compliance; rather, He seeks a deeper and more vital embrace of His teachings. More on this topic can be found in the Homily.

On Mother’s Day, the Homily explores the writings of St. Teresa of Ávila, a saint who lived over five centuries ago. This saint wrote about living a spiritual and fulfilling life. The Lord asks us to love Him and keep His commandments, inviting us to surrender our hearts to Him out of His love for us. As we grow older, we love our mothers not just for what they do for us, but also for who they are. Similarly, Jesus speaks to us about this kind of love. The Homily delves into these ideas in greater detail.

Additionally, the Homily includes a reading on the beauty, goodness, and dignity of womanhood, with a passage from scripture dating back nearly three thousand years. There is a special blessing for all mothers listening to the Homily, as we celebrate Mother’s Day. Please listen to the Meditation for the Week to learn more.

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