Prayers for Mother’s Day Author: The Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D. In the News 8 May 2020 Share Mother’s Day Prayer Loving God, As a mother gives life and nourishment to her children, so you watch over your Church. Bless our mother. Let the example of her faith and love shine forth. Great that we, her family, may honor her always with a spirit of profound respect. Grant this through Christ our Lord. -from the Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Prayer in Gratitude for Our Mothers Good and Gentle God, we pray in gratitude for our mothers and for all the women of theory who have joined with you in the wonder of bringing forth new life. You who became human through a woman, grant to all mothers the courage they need to face the uncertain future that life with children always brings. Give them the strength to live and to be loved in return, not perfectly, but humanly. Give them the faithful support of husband, family and friends as they care for the physical and spiritual growth of their children. Give them joy and delight in their children to sustain them through the trials of motherhood. Most of all, give them the wisdom to turn to you for help when they need it most. – Author Unknown Mothers Everywhere May the blessing of the Divine Be an especially bright benediction Upon mothers everywhere On your blessed day – On Mother’s Day! – Author Unknown An Irish Blessing There is but one and only one, Whose love will fail you never. One who lives from sun to sun, With constant fond endeavor. There is but one and only one On earth there is no other. In heaven a noble work was done When God gave us a Mother. – Author Unknown A Mother’s Love There are times when only a mother’s love Can understand our tears, Can soothe our disappoints And calm all of our fears. There are times when only a mother’s love Can share the joy we feel When something we’ve dreamed about Quite suddenly is real. There are times when only a mother’s faith Can help us on life’s way And inspire in us the confidence We need from day to day. For a mother’s heart and a mother’s faith And a mother’s steadfast love Were fashioned by the angels And sent from God above. – Author Unknown A Mother’s Day Prayer I said a Mother’s Day prayer for you to thank the Lord above for blessing me with a lifetime of your tenderhearted love. I thanked God for the caring you’ve shown me through the years, for the closeness we’ve enjoyed in time of laughter and of tears. And so, I thank you from the heart for all you’ve done for me and I bless the Lord for giving me the best mother there could be! – Author Unknown Mothers’ Day Prayer I thank you, Creator of us all, for my mother. I thank you that she gave me life and nurtured me all those years. She gave me my faith, helping me to know you and to know Jesus and his ways. She taught me how to love and how to sacrifice for others. She taught me that it was okay to cry and that I should always tell the truth. Bless her with the graces she needs and which you want to give her today. Help her to feel precious in your eyes today and to know that I love her. Give her strength and courage, compassion and peace. Bless her this day with your love. Prayers courtesy of the websites of Center for Mission and Identity, Xavier University, Creighton University Online Ministries, and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The Most Reverend Edgar M. da Cunha, S.D.V., D.D. The Bishop of Fall River Categories In the News Press Releases and Statements Messages from The Bishop Bishop's Blog Success Stories Photo Gallery Videos Previous Next Related Posts In the News 10 Nov 2016 Veterans Day Prayers The annual observance of Veterans Day in the United States on November 11th has it roots in the the armistice that ended World War I hostilities in 1918. The armistice … Read More Bishop's Blog 24 Aug 2022 A Fatima Honor and Prayers for Our Seminarians Fatima Shrine, Portugal Earlier this month, from August 12th through 14th, I was honored to preside over the International Pilgrimage at the Sanctuary of Fatima in Portugal. This celebration had … Read More In the News 26 Jun 2017 Diocese to Participate in Convocation of Catholics from Across the Country;Bishop Asks for Prayers for Fruitful Gathering The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has called for the first-time ever a Convocation to take place from July 1-4, 2017 in Orlando, Florida. More than 3, 000 people from … Read More