On This Day oh Beautiful Mother

My mom

 

"On this day oh beautiful Mother…" is a hymn from church, from my childhood, that we we would sing at the end of Mass to the Blessed Mother. It is one of my mother's favorite hymns.

And so I found it fitting to use it today, everyday really.

"On this day, O beautiful Mother,
On this day we give thee our love.
Near thee, Madonna, fondly we hover,
Trusting thy gentle care to prove.

On this day we ask to share,
Dearest Mother, thy sweet care;
Aid us ere our feet astray
Wander from thy guiding way.

Queen of angels, deign to hear
Lisping children's humble prayer;
Young hearts gain, O virgin pure,
Sweetly to thyself allure."

 

May the rewards of Motherhood be full, ripe, and yours today Mom.

Love you so much and I wish I could be by your side.

xx

 



Comments

14 responses to “On This Day oh Beautiful Mother”

  1. Oh my! That song brings me back to grade school and the nuns teaching us this for a May procession in church. I’ll be singing it all day. Warmest Mother’s Day regards.

  2. Me too! Singing in church especially for the feast of the Immaculate Conception.
    Beautiful, touching song.

  3. Celeste

    So very sweet, I remember well.
    Happy Mother’s Day Corey, and to your mom and Annie too.

  4. Happy Day to you Corey . . . I see a bit if you in your mother’s face . . .

  5. A very Happy Mother’s Day, to your Dear Mom…
    And to you, as well…
    “Auntie”

  6. Happy Mother’s Day Corey!

  7. A lovely tribute to your mom Corey…my own mom passed away in 2002. Sure wish I could just pick up the phone and clal her now. A very happy Mother’s day to you and your mom.

  8. Happy Mother’s Day to your mama, a beautiful lady.

  9. Thank you reminding me – we used to sing that one also. It is beautiful.

  10. such a beautiful, vibrant mother you have! she’s a true inspiration for her “kids”, her family & community, & her “passions”!

  11. Patti Lloyd

    I think you and your Mom look so much alike

  12. TEXAS FRANCOPHILE

    Lucky you , you look just like your Mother. Hold close those times you have together. I lost my Mother in 2009 and I miss her terribly, but love to reflect on my memories.

  13. Yes I remember this song. Funny I was singing this in my head yesterday because every May in school we had the crowning of Our Lady ceremony…. In Europe we have a different day for Mothers than the US.

  14. Darlene

    Corey, reading this hymn made me realize what incredible vocabularies we developed going to church and singing. Sadly, few of my present 7th graders would understand this song. Sigh. But thanks again for the trip down memory lane.

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