Cartoon: ‘The Loveliest Masterpiece of God Is the Heart of a Mother’

St. Thérèse of Lisieux on motherhood

A saintly quote to celebrate moms (photo: The Catholic Cartoon / Joshua Masterson)

Joshua Masterson Features May 11, 2024

Mother's Day Cartoon — A saintly quote and a bit of humor(Photo: The Catholic Cartoon)

Mother Mary, pray for us!

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