Lord My Chef Daily Recipe for Soul by Fr. Nicanor F. Lalog II
Thursday, Twenty-first Week in Ordinary Time, Year II, 27 August 2026
Memorial of St. Monica, Married Woman
1 Corinthians 1:1-9 <*((((>< + ><))))*> Matthew 24:42-51
Today we pray
Lord Jesus for all mothers -
especially those alone
and widowed,
the elderly and sick mothers,
those with disabilities,
young mothers,
single mothers,
those mothers silently
crying in pain due to
unfaithful, irresponsible husband
or wayward children:
for all mothers praying hard
for their husband and children
like St. Monica...
How lovely are the words
of St. Paul today to the Corinthians,
so appropriate on this Memorial
of St. Monica,
mother of St. Augustine:
I give thanks to my God always on your account for the grace of God bestowed on you in Christ Jesus, that in him you were enriched in every way, with all discourse and all knowledge, as the testimony to christ was confirmed among you, so that you are not lacking in any spiritual gift as you wait for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 1:4-7).
Thank you, too,
Lord Jesus,
for the gift
of our mothers,
in bestowing upon them
every spiritual blessing
as well as physical strength,
strong will,
and fighting spirit
who have guided us with their
enlightenment,
hard work
and perseverance;
for their immense love
and sacrifices beginning
in our life journey in their womb
up to our adulthood;
they have always been there
with us,
believing in us,
hoping we get better
physically,
mentally,
emotionally,
and spiritually
like St. Monica in her love
for St. Augustine and
his father.
Bless all mothers today,
Jesus:
like St. Monica
console them in experiencing
the transformation of their
children;
we pray also for all
departed mothers;
reward them with your
gift of eternal peace.
Amen.
St. Monica,
pray for us!
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