[Servant of the Cross]

In a spirit of ecumenism, Christians have a common love for the mother of our Lord and Savior Jesus. As a 13 or 14-year old girl, she said "Yes" to God and the angel Gabriel to bring forth the Savior of the world, the Messiah. "May it be done to me according to Your Word."

Think of the portrayal of Mary in the Passion of the Christ. Does that not resonate with all Christians?

For the mothers among us, consider the bond forged between Mary and Jesus during the nine months our Lord was in her very womb.

And scripturally, in the Magnificant, Mary's timless beautiful prayer ... "For he hath looked upon the low estate of his handmaid: For behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed". ... Luke 1:48

In my humble opinion, Mary should bring us together rather than the opposite.

[Tax-chick]

Excellent remarks, Servant of the Cross. As a mother, I take this holiday very personally. Someday, it will all have been worthwhile; Our Lord’s love for His mother is a promise to the rest of us.