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Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Will the real Mother's Day Please Stand Up?
Many people see Mother's Day as a secular holiday, designed by the greeting card industry, promoted by restaurants, beloved by florists. Some clergy agree, objecting to the commercialism of the holiday. Does Mother's Day have religious meaning? If so what is it? Just consider the witness of its founder, Anna Jarvis.

Mother's Day Prayers, poetry, and thoughts for the day.

When is Mother's Day 2009?
The date and meaning of the day.

Books on or about Mother's Day

And now that we're thinking about it ....
When is Father's Day 2009?

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