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“Woman, behold your son . . . Son, behold your mother.”   -The Gospel of St. John, chapter Nineteen Mother’s Day.  For some women it is a wonderful time to be showered with gifts, cards, and attention . . . and maybe breakfast in bed or dinner out.  And for some children, regardless of age, it’s…

“If you’re content with being yourself, you will become more than yourself.”  Luke 8:14 (The Message) “You served as a midwife, and you brought babies into the world.  You nurtured children and you clothed those in need.”  The Troparion of Matuschka Olga “Matuschka Olga?  I thought we were talking about Mary Magdalene?”  Well, we were and are. …