Loving God,
On this Mother’s Day, I hold close in my heart the precious memory of my mother, Bridie Meehan.
I thank You for the gift of her life,
for her love that nurtured me,
for her wisdom that guided me,
for her courage, faith, and compassion that continue to inspire me each day.
Though she is no longer present to me in body,
her spirit lives on in the kindness she shared,
the love she planted in our family,
and the countless blessings she gave so freely.
I remember how she led us in prayer—
the rosary whispered beside the fire
in our cozy cottage in Coolkerry.
Those sacred evenings wrapped our family in love and faith,
while the warmth of the fire and the rhythm of her prayers
made our little home a holy place.
She was a woman of mountain-moving faith,
whose trust in Divine Providence knew no bounds.
In times of struggle and uncertainty,
she believed with all her heart
that God’s love would guide us through.
She showed me what true equality meant as a child
when she shared her homemade scones and loving hospitality
with Mrs. Adams, our wheelchair-bound neighbor next door.
In her gentle compassion, she taught me
that every person is worthy of dignity, friendship, and love.
She was my first teacher in the ways of love,
in the hospitality of Jesus,
in kindness freely given,
and in care for those who might otherwise be forgotten.
Today I remember her smile,
her gentle strength,
her sacrifices and tender care.- the many cups of tea and soda bread at her table
I remember the ways she reflected Your Divine Love
in ordinary moments made holy by her presence.
May Bridie now rest in the embrace of Eternal Love,
surrounded by light, peace, and joy.
And may I continue to honor her memory
by living into her goodness and kindness,
by welcoming others with an open heart,
and by carrying forward the love she so beautifully embodied.
On this sacred day of remembrance,
I feel her love still with me—
like a quiet blessing,
like a warm embrace,
like a song that never ends.
Amen.
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