Loving God, we give you thanks for the many gifts you give us in life. We thank you for the gift of life and for the gift of those who love us. As we celebrate Mother's Day, we give thanks for the gift of our mothers and our grandmothers.
We thank you for our mothers and grandmothers who have passed away, for the unique way they’ve revealed your love for us. We ask that you to continue to bless them and keep them in your care, until the time comes for us to join them in your heavenly kingdom.
We ask your blessing on the mothers and grandmothers who live far distances away from us. May they know how much we love them and appreciate them.
We pray for birth mothers who have loved their children so much that they've shared the gift of their child with those who could better care for them and their needs, giving them a secure home.
We pray for adoptive mothers, that they may always know their special role as true mothers and as a revelation of God’s love for all his children.
We ask your blessing for mothers who have lost children in different ways, that they may receive your continued strength and courage.
We ask your blessing upon those women who would like to be mothers, but who have had trouble conceiving a child.
We now ask your blessing, Lord, upon all our mothers and grandmothers who are with us today. Give them the strength to follow the faithful and loving lives to which you call them. Let them know of the love and gratitude of their children, grandchildren, spouses, and this parish community. Protect and guide all of our mothers and grandmothers. Keep them in your care. In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. AMEN.
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