Mother Love Is One of the Greatest Powers

“Mother love is one of the greatest powers, and it’s universal. Mothers of all creeds and colours, religions and no religions, whatever government they are under, desire the best for their children. I thought we might use that great link between mothers to help break down a little fear and mistrust.”

— Lucy Behenna, 1984
Quaker cofounder of Women to Women for Peace

Today’s Invitation

Find a commonality with people who are different from you to help break down fear and mistrust.

This Week’s Query

When have you been spiritually “mothered” or “mothered” others?

Do you believe caregiving has an inherent spiritual quality?

Share your response!

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  • Lucy Behenna

    Lucy Behenna was the Quaker cofounder of the organization Mothers for Peace. She gave her life savings to send groups of peacemakers to visit the two superpowers – the USA and the Soviet Union. Mothers were chosen because they have a special affinity with one another and a common desire to secure a safe and peaceful world for their children. The first visits to the US and the Soviet Union occurred simultaneously in 1981. From this beginning the work has continued and extended, involving women from many countries and cultures. The organization is now called Women to Women for Peace.

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