Saints Who Were Mothers: Introduction
Jul 3rd, 2008 by michelle
This is the beginning of something that I have been thinking about for a while: focusing on saints who were mothers.
Since many of my readers are mothers, I think it would be nice to look at saints who walked a similar path to ours. So often, I think of saints as people who were unmarried or widowed. But I have found through my research, many more were mothers than I had imagined.
Please comment and share any other stories that you may know of saints who were mothers. My own beloved patron saint was a mother, who lost both of her children when they were young. I plan to post periodically about saints on their namesdays or other important days in the calendar year. Enjoy!
O God, our heavenly Father, Who lovest mankind, and art most merciful and compassionate, have mercy upon our children, Thy servants, (their names), for whom I humbly pray Thee, and commend them to Thy gracious protection. Be Thou, O God, their guide and guardian in all their endeavors; lead them in the path of Thy truth, and draw them near to Thee, that they may lead a godly and righteous life in Thy love and fear; doing Thy will in all matters. Give them grace that they may be temperate, industrious, diligent, devout and charitable. Defend them against the assaults of the enemy, and grant them wisdom and strength to resist all temptation and corruption of this life; and direct them in the way of salvation, for the merits of Thy Son, our Savior Jesus Christ, and the intercessions of His Holy Mother, and Thy blessed saints. Amen.
Oooh! I can’t wait!
I’ll be looking forward to reading about them. Thanks!
Oh, I’m looking forward to this. What a great idea.
I will be reading with interest
My patron saint, St. Emmelia, was mother to St. Basil the Great, St. Macrina, St. Gregory of Nyssa and St. Peter of Sebaste.