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Here’s an album I wish I told you about earlier: “Mama’s Hand: Bluegrass and Mountain Songs About Mother.” It’s old, but timely since Mother’s Day is Sunday. Go to this Amazon.com link and click on the words “Play All” if you like Bluegrass. If you’re into Rhythm & Blues, let’s hope XM Satellite Radio reissues…

“All true trophies of the agesAre from mother-love impearled;For the hand that rocks the cradleIs the hand that rules the world.” –William Ross Wallace “An ounce of mother is worth a ton of priest.” –old Spanish proverb “A mother is a mother still, The holiest thing alive.” –Samuel Taylor Coleridge

Be sure to watch this video sponsored by No More Victims. In it, actors and activists read Julia Ward Howe’s original “Mother’s Day Proclamation” from 1870 which called women of the world to unite for peace. Contributions to the group help children damaged by the Iraqi war find medical treatment.

May the blessing of the DivineBe an especially bright benedictionUpon mothers everywhereOn your blessed day –On Mother’s Day! –by Susan Kramer. You’ll find more prayers here.
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