(a mother/daughter who made retreat here recently)
to all you who 'mother' in natural and spiritual ways:
Holy God, you compared your own love for your people to the love of a mother for her children. Look with kindness on all mothers who have shared in your creating love by the gift of their children.
We thank you for the joys and sorrows of their lives, the giving and sharing, and, especially for their love that has formed us in your image.
Listen to our prayers and bless these mothers who have nurtured and sustained us and others. Give them patience in abundance and let them find joy and satisfaction in all their works.
Glory and praise to you, loving God, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of the Virgin Mary, and who reigns with you in the glory of heaven, forever and ever. AMEN.
(adapted from Blessings and Prayers for Home and Family)
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