A mothers day prayer

Loving God,

We give you thanks and praise for the gift of mothers.

We pray for the mothers-to-be, who are just beginning to be the bearers of new life in them, may they welcome their forthcoming child with loving anticipation and joy.

We pray for the young mothers, may they cherish their child with tender care and unconditional love.

We pray for the mothers who are separated from their children especially because of the COVID-19 Pandemic and because of war, poverty, conflict, violence and for any other reasons.

Comfort them, strengthen their hope, and let them feel your loving embrace that wipes every tear away.

We pray for those grieving today, for those who have longed to be a mother, for those who have lost babies, even before they were born, and for those who are unable to maintain a good relationship with their own mother or children. Bless and comfort them with certainty of your love for them and their families.

We pray for all Mother-figures, those who have loved, surrounded and shaped us with motherly care and compassion.

We especially pray for our own mothers who have nurtured and cared for us. Their sacrifices and care gave us a glimpse of the extent of your love for us. Thank you for them.

Grant health, blessings, and well-being for those our mothers who are still alive.

We also remember those mothers who are no longer with us. While they live forever in our hearts and memory grant them eternal rest and reward of their labours.

Amen.
Adapted from a Prayer from Wodonga Catholic Parish in the Diocese of Sandhurst, Victoria in 2021.