This Sunday we observe Mother’s Day. Indeed, mothers are very special. Here’s a fun fact. Did you know that a mother retains some of the DNA of every child she conceives? Half of your DNA comes from your biological father and half from your mother, but the mother retains a very small amount of her child’s new DNA. There is an amazing bond between mother and child. It’s life long and forever. I recently had a conversation with a veteran in the hospital. He is far from home. His 80-year-old mother sent him a daily devotional. He said, “She is right. I need to be doing that.” Mothers are uniquely persuasive. This maternal bond and care are reflected in the unique role that Mother Mary has in our salvation. She is not our savior, but her son is. She was given all disciples by Jesus as he hung upon the cross. She uniquely looks after them with a mother’s care. And like a mother she intercedes for them. It must be clearly understood, Blessed Mary is not divine, and we do not worship her. But we do honor her as the mother of our Savior, Jesus, and as our spiritual mother by baptismal adoption. Our prayers directed to her are not acts of worship but pleas for help, intercession with our Lord and God for His merciful help. Yours in Christ our Lord, Fr. Sid.