Mother's Day

2023 - 3 - 8

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OPINION: Sheffield lay preacher points out 'insensitivities' of ... (The Star)

Sheffield lay preacher David Harris has shared his views on the 'insensitivities' of churches around Mother's Day.

The ‘Mother’s Day’ service had brought back feelings from a difficult time in her life, and the last thing she had wanted on that day was to sit through a public celebration of mothers and mothering. “At the end of February, I received two emails’ from Waitrose and Pizza Express respectively. The tradition was revived in America in the early twentieth century, and became known as ‘Mother’s Day’- a celebration of mothers and motherhood. After the service, a lady came to me and said ‘When I die, will I be reunited with my mother?’. “In the Middle Ages, Mothering Sunday was a day when people gave thanks for their ‘mother church.’ Christians were encouraged to use the day to visit the church where they first received their baptism. David wrote: “As a lay preacher, I often struggle with Mother’s Day.

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There are tulips from €4.99 (in stores March 16), and, if you want to pick up a bunch and support a good cause at the same time, Aldi is supporting this year’s Daffodil Day with a special daffodil bouquet (in stores now) for just €3.79 - with 50c from each purchase going directly to the Irish Cancer Society. Viktor & Rolf's sweet but woody Flowerbomb is also on offer, with the 100ml eau de parfum now €112.45 (usually €132.45). The 100ml is on offer for €116.45 right now (usually €127.95). Their new painted range includes vases (€8), cereal bowls (€5) and mugs (€4) that are sure to cheer up any dismal morning. Irish girlies' favourite retail store has been on the up and up with its home and tableware selection as of late, and Penneys has just launched some new gorgeous (and affordable) bits for spring. From Cork, destinations include Dubrovnik Faro and Lanzarote, while new routes like Dublin/Kos and Dublin/Olbia (Sardinia) are also in the mix.

Mother's Day

OPINION: Sheffield lay preacher points out 'insensitivities' of ... (The Star)

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