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I think that is a fantastic idea. Novena's are very powerful and very beautiful! (There were several Novenas said for our family for DS to find his way home.) But I don't know your birthmother's story though. I think that if she is not Catholic, fallen away or weak in her faith, it may not be received with the same excitement. Only you know her and how she would receive it. I have had masses said for our birthmom because it is my belief, but not sent a mass card. She doesn't hold those same values at this point and I don't think she would get it. (though maybe I am off base and she would) Maybe this is wrong of me to assume. But things are good in our relationship and I am always conscience of how she would react, what she would think, ect. Maybe too much. I don't know.My brother is fallen away Catholic, and I know he and his family would be very offended if they knew masses and Novenas were said for them. My MIL is Catholic and semi-practicing, and would not be offended, however would not get it and it would be awkward.That being said, I think having Novenas and masses said for anyone at anytime is a wonderful thing for someone to do and they should not be afraid of another's reaction, who knows, we are not here to judge and it may be exactly what someone wanted or needed at the time!I'm sorry I'm babbling and talking out of both sides of my mouth on this one, this is probably not helpful!
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I think that's a great idea! You know those requests you get in the mail for donations to various Catholic charities and Missions? And many of them let you designate a prayer request when you send back your donation card? I have put our son's bmom (I don't know that she is Catholic or even Christian) and " all those whose lives are touched by adoption" often. And in our parish intention books. What a special thing you are doing for your child and her birthmom! It's a great way to live your faith in your family and lead a good example for K, too!