Don't forget!

After his mother died St. John Paul II knelt in front of a statue of our Lady and asked her to be his mother now.

St. Therese of Lisieux said Mary is "more mother than queen."

Blessed Mother Teresa would direct anyone who was distressed to say the prayer, "Mary, Mother of Jesus, be a mother to me now" commenting later that the prayer has never failed her.

Appearing to St. Faustina Mother Mary once said she is not only the queen of heaven, "but the Mother of Mercy."

Pope Francis repeatedly entrusts the whole Church to "our mother" Mary as our protection and guide to her Son.

This Sunday, as you celebrate the life of your earthly mother, don't forget to celebrate the life of your heavenly mother, thanking Jesus for sharing her with you and all the world.