Dear friends,
As the latest lockdown continues, all of us are looking forward to the day when we will be able to begin to live our lives in more normal circumstances. This is likely to take still quite some time, as we wait for more people to receive the vaccination. However disconcerting and disappointing this may feel, it is so important that we continue to do what is right for the wellbeing of our whole society and nation.
This means that for the second year in succession the Church will be looking to keep the great days of Holyweek and Easter in Lockdown. To keep up with what we are planning and doing do please check on our website north-tamar-churches.org for all the latest news and events.
The other occasion that we will be “missing out” on in March in, of course, Mothering Sunday.
Unlike Mothers’ Day, which is a day just to focus on our mums, Mothering Sunday is when we give thanks to God for all those who demonstrate his love in maternal care, or mothering. This of course, obviously, includes our Mothers, and we should always be grateful to them and for them. It is an occasion to honour and treat them when they are alive, and to pray for their souls with gratitude when they have passed away. It is also an occasion to give thanks for all those who show God’s gift of creation, care and protection in so many other ways and situations, and in these days of Covid, there are so many people to thank, and to thank God for.
So this Mothering Sunday (14th March), perhaps we could go out of our way to thank those who look after us, what ever gender they may be, or whatever role they fulfil.
With love and prayers,
Philip