Honor Your Mother All Her Days (Tobit 4:3-4)

Deuterocanonical Wisdom

CAT-010•Deuterocanonical Wisdom

— TOBIAS 4:3-4 (DOUAY-RHEIMS)

"Thou shalt honour thy mother all the days of her life: For thou must be mindful what and how great perils she suffered for thee in her womb."
Modern Translation & Meaning

"A mother's sacrifice began before birth; our honor should last her whole life."

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Daily Relational Exercise

1. Personal Reflection: How does this ancient principle address the relational tensions in your household today?

2. Family Dialogue: A practical question to ask your parents or spouse tonight over dinner.

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