Thoughts on Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is this week. I’m a single woman with no children and my mother died eight years ago. So when all the mothers in our congregation get a rose for Mother’s Day, how am I supposed to feel?
On Good Friday this year our minister mentioned Jesus’ words in Matthew 28:48:
“Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?” Pointing to his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.”
I thought of Mary standing near the cross and weeping. I imagined myself being Mary and suddenly realized that I am old enough to have a 33-year-old son. I am 67 and have never had a child, but my eyes filled with tears.
Then I remembered the parable of the sheep and the goats in Matthew 25:31-40. The disciples say:
“Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go visit you?”
And Jesus answered:
“I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.”
Every person is made in God’s image, and Jesus can be loved in all of them. Someone once said to me of an older sister who had been nursing her in the hospital, “She is so motherly.” I had never thought of her as “motherly” before, because she was single. But when I observed her, it was true.
Yes, I thought, we can all be brothers and sisters and mothers to Jesus when we love him “in the least of these”—in those around us. Four of my nieces live in the same community as I do. They and their children need a little extra mothering sometimes—their mother lives in England. I have the opportunity to mother anyone in our community or in the neighbourhood, anyone in the local nursing home or the local jail. The possibilities are endless.
And my heart filled with joy.
This year when all the mothers in our congregation are given a rose—and I get one too (because I am so old)—I’m going to accept it with joy.
Mother’s Day is this week. I’m a single woman with no children and my mother died eight years ago. So when all the mothers in our congregation get a rose for Mother’s Day, how am I supposed to feel?
On Good Friday this year our minister mentioned Jesus’ words in Matthew 28:48:
“Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?” Pointing to his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and mother.”
I thought of Mary standing near the cross and weeping. I imagined myself being Mary and suddenly realized that I am old enough to have a 33-year-old son. I am 67 and have never had a child, but my eyes filled with tears.
Then I remembered the parable of the sheep and the goats in Matthew 25:31-40. The disciples say:
“Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go visit you?”
And Jesus answered:
“I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.”
Every person is made in God’s image, and Jesus can be loved in all of them. Someone once said to me of an older sister who had been nursing her in the hospital, “She is so motherly.” I had never thought of her as “motherly” before, because she was single. But when I observed her, it was true.
Yes, I thought, we can all be brothers and sisters and mothers to Jesus when we love him “in the least of these”—in those around us. Four of my nieces live in the same community as I do. They and their children need a little extra mothering sometimes—their mother lives in England. I have the opportunity to mother anyone in our community or in the neighbourhood, anyone in the local nursing home or the local jail. The possibilities are endless.
And my heart filled with joy.
This year when all the mothers in our congregation are given a rose—and I get one too (because I am so old)—I’m going to accept it with joy.
http://www.plough.com/articles/holidays/thoughtsonmothersday.html

Generally regarded as is a place of leisure and the best hotel in the North near Manila as well as the top beach resort in Clark, Clearwater maintains a consistent standard with respect to products and services. This hotel in Pampanga may not be a 5-star resort but visitors from Manila going to Angeles City and Clark Freeport regard Clearwater as the number one location for family outings, leisure destination as well as the best event venue for company outings, weddings and other events.

Comparison of crime rates between Philippines Angeles City and Clark Pampanga sheds light on the difference between the twin cities of Pampanga. Regular guests of Angeles City Hotels begin to migrate on base into hotels inside Clark Philippines not only for peace and quiet but peace of mind and a sense of safety and security.

To many visitors from Manila, a good hotel in Pampanga must be located in a city that is safe, clean and not so noisy. This hotel in Clark Philippines really fits those criteria.

Where to stay in Clark, Philippines?

Pampanga’s Clearwater is generally regarded as the best private resort in Clark, Philippines. This beach hotel is the most frequently visited private resort outside Manila for corporate planning because of its exclusivity. Clearwater is one of the best hotel in Clark and the resort is a very popular venue for rest and relaxation especially for golfers after a round of golf at one of the best golf courses near Manila. Clark is home to some of the best golf courses in Pampanga. Although golf continues to be one of the reasons why visitors from Manila travel to Pampanga, residents of Angeles City, Subic and Bulacan travel to Clark not just to play golf in one of the best golf courses in Pampanga but also to relax and unwind in the best resort in Philippines.

Guests enjoy spending time relaxing in leisure at Frolic Garden of this hotel in Clark Pampanga. There is a special feeling in this hotel in Clark Philippines makes you slow down and enjoy the ambience. Children like playing in the Family Cove of this Clark resort hotel. Hotel guests prefer Clark over Angeles City, Subic or hotel in Manila. This hotel in Clark Philippines has style and character. Guests often come back again to relax and enjoy the beautiful ambience of this hotel in Clark Pampanga.

For reservations, comments and inquiries,

Clearwater Resort & Country Club
Creekside Road corner of Centennial Road,
Central Business District, Clark Freeport Zone,
Pampanga, Philippines 2023

Tel: (045)599-5949 0917-520-4403 0922-870-5177

Manila Sales Office
3003C East Tower, Phil Stock Exchange Center,
Exchange Rd Ortigas Metro Manila, Philippines 1605
(632) 633-1566 0917-520-4393 Rea or Chay or Kristine

http://www.ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Email: Inquiry@ClearwaterPhilippines.com

Getting to this hotel in Clark Philippines
After entering Clark Freeport from Subic, Manila, Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along Clark’s main highway MA Roxas, passing Clark’s largest wine shop called Clark Wine Center on your right, continue to bear right making no turns at all, go past Mimosa Leisure Estate on the opposite side of the road, you will hit a major intersection. Go straight and the road becomes Creekside Road. YATS Clearwater Resort and Country Club is on your right just 200m down. Traffic in Clark Philippines is light so it should be quite easy for get to this hotel in Clark Philippines.

For inquiries and bookings, click here to contact Clearwater Resort now

Wedding couples looking for wedding reception venues and beach wedding venues can log on to this Philippines Wedding Venue web site for free information and assistance:

http://www.PhilippinesWeddingVenue.com

While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list. It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone. For more information, visit http://www.YatsRestaurant.com

YATS Leisure Philippines is a developer and operator of clubs, resorts and high-class restaurants and wine shops in Clark Angeles Philippines http://www.YatsLeisure.com

While in Clark, one might as well add to the itinerary a visit to the famous Clark Wine Center, the largest wine shop in Philippines which offers over 2000 selections of fine vintage wine from all wine regions, vintages spanning over 50 years covering all price ranges.
http://www.ClarkWineCenter.com

Looking for famous tourists spots, places to visit and see, relax and unwind in Clark, Pampanga, Philippines? You may want to check out these sites also:

http://www.LondonPubClark.com

http://www.HotelClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.ClarkPhilippines.com

http://www.YatsWineCellars.com

For jobs and business investment opportunities in the Philippines please visit http://www.yilp.com