To all of our mothers I say, “Happy Mother’s Day!” Thank you for the gift of life and the gift of your love. You held us in joy when we were born. Before we uttered a word or were able to say thank you, we were nourished by your life-giving motherhood. For nine months you carried us in you wombs, nourishing, protecting, and feeding us with your very self. You are an example of what Jesus is talking about in today’s Gospel (John 15:9-17). These words are part of His last words with His disciples at the Last Supper. First of all He says, “As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and remain in his love.”