This month we’re celebrating mothers through a curated collection of images and quotes representative of a mother’s heart, strength, and beauty.

“I shall never forget my mother, for it was she who planted and nurtured the first seeds of good within me. She opened my heart to the lasting impressions of nature; she awakened my understanding and extended my horizon and her percepts exerted an everlasting influence upon the course of my life.” - Immanual Kant

(Highly influential 18th century philosopher who believed that humans have value in virtue of being made in the image of God.)

Today we are thankful for a mother’s wisdom, which is beautifully reflected in this image and quote. The mother gives her child a piece of cake to share, offering a gentle touch of encouragement. This represents that mothers not only nurture our physical beings but also nurture us spiritually - they guide our character and sensibilities. As the quote says, “…it was she who planted the first seeds of good within me.”