A PRAYER FOR ALL MOTHER'SLoving God, as a mother gives life and nourishment to her children, so you watch over your Church. Bless these women, that they may be strengthened as Christian mothers. Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. Grant that we, their sons and daughters, may honor them always with a spirit of profound respect. Grant this through Christ our Lord.
Mothers have a memory bank filled with special moments of loving hugs and lullabies, bumps and bruises made “all better” with a kiss, heart-to-heart talks and rules of the house, or perhaps a favorite meal or recipe that becomes a house specialty.
Mothers are unique; no one is more connected at birth or holds such a special place in our hearts. By design, mothers know how to bless others. They seek to give out more love than they take in. They work long hours at home with no pay, and many then go work their other job. Her touch can cool a fevered brow. Her words calm an upset child, inspire another and put “the fear of God” in those who need it. Mothers are the unspoken center of the universe for many a home . . . they are one-of-a-kind.
Real mothers “live to give” first giving life, then giving continually to children and family, seeking the best for her family. This weekend we will celebrate Mother’s Day and honor one of God’s greatest creations. But every day should be a day of respect, honor and reward for mothers. Sometimes reward is found in the smallest kind word or acknowledgement of one of her “duties” most of us take for granted.
Thank God for every mother who puts time, effort and love into her children. It is a challenge these days with the current moral climate, the financial challenges many face and the spiritual battles with an adversary who is out to “steal, kill, and destroy” families. But in every generation, God is with us, and no one is up to the challenge more than a mother who puts her trust in God.