Crucifixion amnesia: left out on Mother's Day. (acknowledging grief and loss in church services)(Column)

The Christian Century | May 7, 1997| | Copyright

On Mother's Day I mourn my mother's untimely death. On Mother's Day I grieve my inability to bear children. On Mother's Day I need the comfort, strength and challenge of my faith--as well as the company of believers. On Mother's Day I will not attend mass.

I am not alone in my decision to avoid worship services on Mother's Day. Friends who have buried their mothers or who struggle to come to terms with their childlessness are making the same choice. As one whose heart is filled with sorrow on this day, I understand. As a theologian, I am deeply troubled.

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