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Reflections
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 MOTHER
AND CHILD
- By Pinky Torres
- with photo coverage by
Alfred Torres
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Da Vinci, Picasso, Van Gogh… what do they have in
common? They have inspired a lot of people through their works of art,
which had become priceless in today’s world. Works of art are
expressions of one’s self. It pacifies the eyes. My own collection of
“Mother and Child” artworks not only soothes my eyes but also calms my
spirit.
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The image of the mother and child recalls our Christian
tradition of the Virgin Mother and the Infant Jesus. It shows that
immeasurable love of a mother for her child. This same image depicts my
deep and great love for my own mother and the inspiration she had given
me to have that same love and respect for our Blessed Mother Mary. My
life’s journey has been full of challenges I overcame and I owe a lot
to the two of the most loving women in my life. T
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are truly women extraordinaire. Their prayers, love and patience have no
doubt led me to a greater understanding of my faith and my deep love for
the Lord. My ‘Mother and Child' is a journey that begins with a mother's
hope for her child's success on the road ahead. A road that could take
one to the highest point of life.
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My life has been full of grace from the time I was
brought into this world. I thank and praise God for giving me these two
beautiful women who stood by me, in times of failures and in times of
success. My mother has been there for me, closely watching every move
and every decision I make. What I am now – being successful in my chosen
career, having a loving husband (she approved of Alfred from the very
first day she met him, unlike my other suitors) and having that deep
devotion to our Blessed Mother – I have my mother to thank for. Every
time I made the wrong move, she would always be at my side, giving me
advice, constantly reminding me that I can choose the kind of life I
want to have in the future by the decisions I make today. And of
course, she constantly prays for me to our Mother; she is my intercessor
here on earth.
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I have come to know my other Mother at the age of three.
My mother introduced me to her by bringing me along to Church to attend
processions in honor of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary. I can’t help but
remember that day in Sto. Domingo Church when obsessed by my desire to
pray with her, I intently watched her go through the colored beads and
whisper the ‘Hail Mary’s.’ I asked her to teach me how to do that and
before I knew it, at the very young age of five, I have already
developed a devotion to the prayer of the Rosary and admiration for the
greatest mother of all. She has been very patient with me. I have gone
astray, I have failed to constantly honor her Son but she never fails
me. She is my direct intercessor to our Lord Jesus Christ. If only I
can hug her…
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- They say that a
mother’s influence is her greatest privilege and most serious
responsibility. And I believe these two remarkable women have played
their role to the fullest. I am their child and they are my mothers…
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