The unique ability of women to be mothers is a most precious gift. Whether a woman’s vocation is to be a mother in the context of married life or the spiritual motherhood of religious life, both vocations have Our Lady as their source and inspiration. This similar calling to model the motherhood of the Blessed Mother suggests that lay mothers and religious nuns can benefit from each other’s wisdom and experiences. Mother to Mother introduces moms to contemplative nuns who have offered their insight on the common struggles of motherhood. Through a series of questions and answers, these nuns from various orders take wisdom from their cloisters and offer it to mothers in the domestic Church. This includes advice on finding and utilizing silence, how to increase charity towards other mothers, and how to keep our children (and ourselves) engaged in the Mass, and more. Mother to Mother serves as a meditation upon the vocation of motherhood as both lay and religious mothers strive to be models of the Mother of God.
- Format:
- Hardcover
- Author:
- Mary Cuff, PhD.
- Publish:
- 8/20/2024
- Pages:
- 232
- Pdf:
- https://tanbooks.com/content/3202_Preview.pdf
- Height:
- 8.50
- Width:
- 5.50
4 Reviews
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a beautiful book of Christian friendship
Through her book Mother to Mother, Mary Cuff has made a truly meaningful contribution to the Body of Christ. As an avid reader, I have long experienced books as a source of friendship: with beloved authors, historic figures and even fictional characters (in a certain sense). What I love most about Mary's book is being brought into friendship with a wonderful group of women--real, flesh and blood women, who are alive and very well--who generally speaking are outside my "circle," but with whom I am in true communion: cloistered religious. Mother to Mother is set up as a conversation between women in the domestic church and women in the cloister, the first asking questions, the latter responding. I really appreciate the questions posed by Mary on "our" behalf. More than once she voices a question I have barely articulated to myself, yet which concerns me very much. And the sisters respond with such humility and good nature, not to mention wisdom and virtue, I don't tire of hearing their counsel. Additionally, I enjoy Mary's wit, the interesting facts she includes, and the beautiful prayers at the end of each section. Come to think of it, readers may find a new friend in Mary, as well as the wonderful sisters whose friendship she cultivates.
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Beautiful and Practical!
I had once heard the Benedictines of Mary call themselves the stay-at-home moms of the Church. That was so intriguing to me. After reading this book I understand this so much better and find myself being a more at peace with my vocation as a mother at home. My role as a physical mother seems to be more dignified and powerful than I had previously perceived it—all through learning from these beautiful spiritual mothers.
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A gem!
I picked up "Mother to Mother," and I could not put it down. It is an absolute gem! Whether you are a busy mom, religious sister, or a young woman in discernment, Dr. Mary Cuff and the contemplative nuns offer wisdom and insight to various struggles and questions that arise in the vocation of motherhood. The nuns offer rich answers that speak to both vocations of spiritual and physical motherhood. It is a wonderful read for married women, religious, and single women in discernment.
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Realistic advice and beautiful reflections
I read this book just in the right time and for my state in life. Being a mother has been a wonderful and fulfilling experience. However, it is as tiring as it is wonderful and as trying as it is fulfilling. The advice and expereinces that the nuns offer in this book have given me consolation for times of difficulty; awareness of how I can change my perspective, attitude, prayer and speech; and made me feel like not only am I not alone in my struggles, but that there are so many beautiful and holy religious sisters in Christ that are walking this narrow road with me. When I am awake at 2AM with my child and I pray quietly, they are awake praying for their spiritual children. Even if their road has difference hurdles, we have the same destination that we are trying to reach. This would be a very special gift for all mothers and spiritual mothers and especially new mothers who could use sound and gentle advice and encouragement.
