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宗教與文化如同血與水,在人生當中是不可分的。這幾年來不僅是華人有許多宗教組織的建立,其他的各個少數族裔也不例外,都有以他們的母語為主的組織和宗教活動。雖然當代來自東方的北美第三波移民,人數大受限制,沒有像十九世紀來自歐洲的那麼多,但是相同的,東方人也把自己的信仰帶來了。即使基督宗教本來是歐洲人傳去的,現在卻難於脫離東方的母語。那些在城中區的老教堂,當年也都是各種歐洲族裔所蓋的,也曾經用他們自己的母語宣道和祭祀。語言是表達人們對真理之領會的工具。它必須能直接的,令人滿意的,傳達內心深處的感受。

What Is A Mother?

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A mother is a very special person.She must have the ability to handle many situations and do assume many roles.She must be loving, giving, self-sacrificing, gentle, compassionate, understanding, patient, kind, accepting, and forgiving.Perhaps, the greatest characteristic of a mother is her ability to give selflessly without expecting anything in return; giving even with the realization that there may be no “thank you” and no appreciation.

A mother must be able to give guidance, direction and discipline to her children when needed, read the subtle gestures and expressions her children convey and hear their unspoken words. She must be realistically accept her children for what they are and love them in spite of their shortcomings, and in spite of the sorrow they may cause her.In short, a mother must be able to forgive and forget.

When her children are grown, a mother must let them lead their own lives and muct respect their opinions and life styles.Most of all, a mother must have the ability to share in the joys, laughter, and dreams of her children and reap the benefits that being a mother can bring.

A Mother’s Beatitudes

Blessed is the mother who understands her child, for she shall inherit a kingdom of memories.

Blessed is the mother who knows how to comfort, for she shall possess a child’s devotion.

Blessed is the mother who teaches respect, for she shall be respected.

Blessed is the mother who has character strong enough to withstand the thoughtless remarks and resentments of the growing child, for again, in due time she shall be honored.

Blessed is the mother who guides by the path of righteousness, for she shall be proud of her offspring.