FAITH: Saints Who Were Moms

This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the powerful witness of saintly mothers—women who lived their vocation to marriage and motherhood with deep faith, sacrificial love, and unwavering trust in God. While we often hear about saints who were priests, religious, or martyrs, the Church is also rich with testimonies of wives and mothers who found holiness in their everyday lives.

Join us on Tabella for the "Saints and Moms" Playlist, a special collection of reflections and prayers to honor these holy women. Discover their stories, learn from their virtues, and be inspired to follow their example in your own walk of faith.

Meet the Saints Who Inspire Us

Saint Anne: The Grandmother of Jesus

St. Anne is celebrated as the mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary. She and her husband, Joachim, are models of patient and steadfast faith, trusting in God through their years of infertility. Her example reminds us of God’s boundless generosity and the beauty of surrendering to His will.

Saint Gianna Beretta Molla: A Doctor, Wife, and Martyr of Motherhood

St. Gianna, an Italian pediatrician, wife, and mother, chose to prioritize her unborn child’s life over her own when faced with a life-threatening pregnancy. Her life is a powerful witness to sacrificial love and trust in God’s providence.

Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton: America’s First Native-Born Saint

A wife, mother of five, widow, and founder of Catholic education in the United States, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton faced great personal losses with unshakable faith. Her life demonstrates how to remain steadfast in God’s love amidst hardship.

Saint Frances of Rome: A Mystic, Wife, and Servant of the Poor

St. Frances of Rome balanced her responsibilities as a wife and mother with a deep commitment to serving the poor and sick. She later founded a religious community for women dedicated to prayer and service. Her life teaches us that obedience to God’s will can lead to extraordinary holiness.

Saint Elizabeth of Hungary: A Royal Servant of God

St. Elizabeth, a queen and mother, lived a life of humility and charity, serving the poor despite her royal status. Widowed at a young age, she devoted herself to the works of mercy, embodying a Franciscan spirituality.

Saint Monica: The Prayer Warrior for Her Family

St. Monica, the mother of St. Augustine, prayed tirelessly for the conversion of her husband and son. Her perseverance in prayer shows us the power of intercession and trust in God’s timing.

Saint Rita of Cascia: The Patroness of Impossible Causes

St. Rita endured a difficult marriage with grace and patience, winning her husband’s heart over to God. After losing her husband and sons, she entered religious life and became known for her deep devotion to Christ’s Passion.

Saint Zelie Martin: The Mother of St. Thérèse of Lisieux

St. Zelie, the mother of the Little Flower, raised her daughters in a home filled with faith and love. Though she faced sorrow in losing several children, her dedication to God’s will and her vocation as a mother inspired all of her daughters to join religious life.

Why Celebrate Saintly Mothers?

These incredible women remind us that holiness is attainable in the daily realities of marriage, parenting, and family life. They teach us that no matter the challenges we face, God’s grace is sufficient to lead us to sanctity.

Pray with the "Saints and Moms" Playlist

This Mother’s Day, honor the mothers in your life by joining us on the Tabella App to listen to the "Saints and Moms" Playlist. Each track includes a brief biography of a saintly mother and a prayer for her intercession.

Click here to access the playlist and be inspired by the lives of these holy women. Whether you’re a mother, daughter, or someone seeking encouragement, their stories will uplift your heart and strengthen your faith.

To all the mothers out there: Happy Mother’s Day! May these saintly women intercede for you and bless you abundantly.