A prayer for my mother

There are no words to describe a mother’s love for her child. Mothers will literally sacrifice anything for their kids. They are willing to give up all for the sake of giving their children a better life. They endure suffering merely to give their children a chance at life. Their selfless life embodies the very life of our Lord Jesus Christ.

In relation to her children, a mother bestows on herself specific characteristics and obligations. Characteristics like constantly being there for them, keeping them safe, showing them unwavering love, instructing them in the ways of God, and preparing them to be mature, strong people. When a child is ill, a mother tends to them. When they are down, she gives them encouragement.

Simply put, a mother exemplifies God’s characteristics and serves as a symbol of God in our life. God is always present in our lives, from the moment we are created until the moment we depart from this planet, where we hope to meet Him. God has blessed us with mothers. Because they are God’s ambassadors in our life, we must treasure and respect them.

Prayer to honor my mother

Almighty and eternal God, I praise and thank You for giving me, my mother. She is selfless and compassionate. She is sympathetic and loving. She is a strong and wise woman. She has helped me overcome all of life’s obstacles while imparting a great deal of valuable knowledge.

I offer up a blessing for my mother in prayer. As she puts her faith in You, shower her with Your blessings every day. Please multiply her blessings and provide all of her needs. I hope she will continue to feel the love and support of my family and me.

I entered this world because of her. Since then, she has been my protector and my guide. Through good times and bad, she has been at my side. Please keep developing our friendship and maintaining our relationship. Please let Your love be the foundation of our union. Let us have confidence in You as we continue the journey ahead.

Father, I am deeply sorry for the moments that I have not shown enough gratitude to the woman who gave birth to me. I genuinely regret the suffering and anguish I have brought on my mother. I hope I can atone for my mistakes. Please accept my sincere and considerate apologies. I hope that my mother recognizes my efforts so that we can have a joyful, forgiving relationship. May we always love one another from now on. May we remain loving toward one another no matter what. May we both praise You.

Graciously grant my mother a long and healthy life. She is incredibly loved and has imparted numerous teachings of Your goodness to us. Please give her a life full of blessings and time to spend with all of us in return. Give her daily energizing mornings, quiet nights, and a strong body to get her through life.

Please let my mother always know how much I love her as I journey through life. Let her know that she is Your beloved child and that You love her so dearly. May she know how much we appreciate her happiness, compassion, and lessons. May she always remember her special place in my heart and in Yours, no matter the time of year or how far we are from one another.

Through Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen.

Short prayer for my mother

My Lord and my God, thank You for giving me an amazing mother. Through her, I am assured of Your endless love and care. Please grant her all the choicest blessings that she could ever receive. May she be blessed with health in mind, body, and spirit. May You grant her many happy years, all of them pleasing in Your sight. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Word of God

Her children rise up and call her happy; her husband, too, and he praises her: “Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.” Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.

Proverbs 31:28-30 NRSVUE

Prayer to Saint Gianna Beretta Molla for my mother

O, Saint Gianna Beretta Molla, we praise and thank the Lord for giving us a devout and holy woman, doctor, and mother. Your life was dedicated to the service of God and others. You are truly a genuine witness to the Gospel. You constantly sought the will of God in all you did and discerned how to serve God the best.

I offer prayers for my mother today in gratitude. I am grateful that God has introduced her into my life. I value everything she does for me. She has taken care of and raised me since I was a small child. Pray for her to God that He may bring joy to her. May we walk through this life together as friends and followers of God. Please bring my mother and me closer to God and to each other. Please bring new opportunities into her life. May she always seek God in gratitude and joy.

I pray to you because you were once the selfless, suffering mother who put her child’s life before her own. You are now enjoying God’s magnificent glory because of your devotion to Him. I sincerely ask for your holy intercession for my mother as she, too, put aside her own desires in life for our sake.

Saint Gianna intercede for my mother and infuse her with strength and courage to continue fulfilling the will of God. Keep her safe from any sickness of mind and body. Protect her from harm. May she be blessed with many days, pleasing God and helping other people.

Saint Gianna Beretta Molla, faithful physician and mother, pray for us. Amen.

Further reflection

A mother is more than just a biological being through which we have been given a passage to this world. Motherhood is extremely precious. Being a mother is not only about giving birth to a new human being. Motherhood is way beyond biological relationships – it is such a noble responsibility given by God.

God has a lot to say about mothers. He is very appreciative of mothers and their special contribution to society. Without a mother, there is no way Jesus could have been born! Mothers offer their children their undivided attention and affection without demanding anything in return, and as her child, we only want what is best for her.

Mothers are a tremendous gift and blessing from God. When we offer a prayer for our mothers, we ask that God’s peace rule over their minds and their hearts. No matter how old we become, may we not forget to say a prayer of gratitude and supplication for our mothers. May we never cease to love them as they have loved us from our childhood.