Lord, on this Feast of the Presentation, as I contemplate Mary offering her Son in the Temple, my heart turns to my mother. That day, when she asked to offer me to You, I hesitated, I resisted, thinking I was already grown. But today I understand that no matter how old I am, I am still a child, in need of love, care, and surrender.
Lord, living far from home has taught me the true meaning of longing, and the quiet happiness of being close to my parents. Through my mother’s gentle love, I glimpse Your own love for me.Teach me to live with a grateful heart, to cherish the simple gifts of each day, and to entrust my life into Your hands, as Mary once humbly offered her Son. Thank You, Lord, for all that I have received and continue to receive. Amen.