Have you thought about the impact your motherhood has had on you and your children? Have you ever looked at the parallels between you and the Blessed Mother? Doug unpacks the beauty of motherhood as the Church celebrates the Queenship of Mary. PLUS: A praise of mothers.

 

Listener questions and comments:

• Sebastian - My wife and I were married for 67 years and the thing that kept us together was respect for each other. (16:12)
• Teresa - My mother was left a widow with 8 children at the age of 42. She got up every day, crossed the border and picked all day in the field to make sure we all had something to eat. (18:25)
• Chris - My wife is a mother of 10 children (two miscarriages) and she expresses her love by sacrifice. (26:55)
• Bob - My mom was a mother of 8 and she stayed home with us. She ended up getting dementia and when my dad passed she said 'Don’t be mad at God'. It was such a powerful message from a woman who had every right to be mad at God. It was very faith affirming. (32:06)
• Warren - This is the 4th anniversary of the death of my mother. Given the time for reflection, I was amazed at what an incredible woman she was. (35:46)
• Brian - My mom is a mother of 10 and was one of 20 children. She really did a good job of passing on her faith to us. (42:53)
• Suzette - I lost my mother in April and she made it to 100. She was such a blessing and passed on the beautiful Catholic Faith to me. (44:46)
• Rose - My mother and grandmother were involved in the foster system and they were amazing. (46:39)

 

Treating your wife like a queen

1. Speak words of gratitude.
2. Leave notes telling your wife you love her.
3. Give her a break.
4. Take her for a walk.
5. Get the kids involved in making dinner.
6. Bring home flowers.
7. Help with the bedtime routine.
8. Lead the children in showing gratitude.
9. Pray with her and for her.
10. Bless her with the Sign of the Cross.