Pastor’s Corner | What Does It Mean to Love Christ with a Faithful Heart? |

Mother’s Day- May 10th , 2026                                                                                               

My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

There is a kind of love that speaks loudly, and there is a kind of love that is almost imperceptible—hidden, silent, and yet immeasurably

profound. The former often seeks expression; the latter seeks fidelity. In this sacred rhythm of Easter, Our Lord draws us beyond

superficial notions of love and into its deeper, more exacting reality: a love that is not merely felt, but lived—a love that takes form in

obedience, in constancy, and in a quiet, persevering surrender. For love, in its truest and most sanctified sense, is not reducible to sentiment.

It is not the passing warmth of emotion, nor the fragile consolation of fleeting affection. Rather, it is a sacred alignment of the will with the

good—a steadfast “yes” to God that endures even when the heart trembles and the path grows obscure. This is why authentic love always

bears fruit in fidelity. Where there is true love, there is a desire to remain, to endure, to be inwardly conformed to the Beloved. Yet here

 lies the paradox that only grace can resolve: we are called to a love that exceeds our natural capacity.  And so, God does not merely

 command—He indwells. He draws near, not as an external lawgiver, but as an interior presence, quietly sanctifying the depths of

 the soul. The Christian life is not the anxious striving to reach God from afar, but the humble, persevering cooperation with a God

who already abides within. It is precisely here that we begin to glimpse the quiet grandeur of motherhood.

A mother’s love is rarely dramatic, yet it is prodigious in its constancy. It is forged not in moments of spectacle,

but in the hidden crucible of daily sacrifice. She gives, and gives again, often without recognition, often without

rest. Her love is not contingent upon convenience; it remains, it endures, it quietly suffers and still chooses to

give. In this way, maternal love becomes a living parable—a human participation in that divine love which does

not withdraw, which does not abandon, which remains unto the end. At the same time, this day can carry a certain poignancy. For some,

 it is marked by loss, by longing, or by unfulfilled desires. The Church, as a mother, gathers all these experiences into her heart with reverent

tenderness. And Christ’s promise remains: we are not left orphans. No human absence, no silent ache, can

extinguish the divine presence that abides within. I wish also to express my sincere gratitude for the extraordinary generosity shown at our recent Casino Night fundraiser. It was more than an evening of celebration; it was a visible sign of a community united in purpose,

investing in the formation of our children and the future of our parish school. Such generosity is not

incidental—it is sacrificial, and therefore sacred. It is, in its own quiet way, an embodiment of the very love to

which Christ calls us. My dear faithful, let our love not remain at the level of intention, but take flesh in fidelity. For in doing so, we

do not merely imitate Christ—we begin, mysteriously, to participate in His very life. And today, in a particular way, let us entrust all mothers to the care of the Blessed Virgin Mary, she who loved with a heart wholly given, because she first received with a heart wholly open.

In Christ,

Fr. Francis M.V. Aguilar

Administrator

St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish and School