Mother's Day

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.

Amen.

This prayer was taken from prayers for and by mothers on Creighton University's Online Ministries. This website and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops offer prayers for mothers struggling through a variety of challenges as well as blessings.

1. You don't have to spend money to show the moms in your life how much you care. Send them a spiritual bouquet for Mother's Day.

2. Ask the Blessed Mother to intercede for them. Women have no greater role model than Mary so it is one of the best gifts you can give.

3. Pray the rosary for your mom. The Family Rosary website allows you to create a free, customized Mother's Day e-card where you can detail your prayer goals.

4. If you prefer to make a card by hand, Life Teen International, offers a variety of Scriptures that highlight the role of a mom.

5. Busted Halo offers a virtual Mother's Day retreat designed to deepen the relationship you have with your mom, especially at a time when that relationship is evolving.